Is smoking a risk factor for decreased semen quality? A cross-sectional analysis

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Authors

Cecilia Høst Ramlau‐Hansen · Aarhus University Hospital

A. M. Thulstrup

Anette Skærbech Aggerholm

Morten Søndergaard Jensen

Gunnar Toft

Jens Peter Bonde · Aarhus University Hospital

Abstract

Current smoking in adult life moderately impairs the semen quality. It is well known that semen quality is associated to fecundity. Therefore, it would be sensible to advise men to abstain from smoking to avoid decreased fecundity.

Topics & Keywords

Sperm and Testicular Function Reproductive Biology and Fertility Selenium in Biological Systems

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Human Reproduction

Volume 22, Issue 1, pp. 188-196

DOI: 10.1093/humrep/del364

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