The seminal microbiome is the set of microorganisms present in the male's semen. Due to the ease of obtaining a semen sample, it has been used to study the male reproductive microbiome. Furthermore, it is important to understand it because of the direct impact it can have on fertility and reproductive outcomes.
Read the full article on: The Seminal Microbiome: How Bacteria Affect Fertility ( 45).
By Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist).
Last Update: 03/24/2026