Physically Active Men Show Better Semen Parameters than Their Sedentary Counterparts

The quality of semen depends upon several factors such as environment, life style, physical activity, age, and occupation. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the conventional and functional semen parameters in men practicing vigorous physical activity to those of sedentary men. In this...

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Published in:International journal of fertility & sterility 2017-10, Vol.11 (3), p.156-165
Main Authors: Lalinde-Acevedo, Paula C, Mayorga-Torres, B Jose Manuel, Agarwal, Ashok, du Plessis, Stefan S, Ahmad, Gulfam, Cadavid, Ángela P, Cardona Maya, Walter D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Apoptosis
Body mass index
Deoxyribonucleic acid
DNA
Energy consumption
Exercise
fertility
Flow cytometry
Heart rate
Infertility
lifestyle
Lifestyles
Lipid peroxidation
Mens health
Metabolism
Morphology
Motility
Original
Oxidative stress
physical activity
Physical fitness
Physiology
Quality
sedentary
Sedentary behavior
Sperm
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Summary:The quality of semen depends upon several factors such as environment, life style, physical activity, age, and occupation. The aim of this study was to analyze and compare the conventional and functional semen parameters in men practicing vigorous physical activity to those of sedentary men. In this descriptive cross-sectional study, semen samples of 17 physically active men and 15 sedentary men were collected for analysis. Semen analysis was performed according to the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, while functional parameters were evaluated by flow cytometry. Results showed that several semen parameters (semen volume, viability, progressive motility, total motility, normal morphology, and moribund cells) were superior in the physically active group in comparison with the sedentary group. Semen parameters such as viability, progressive motility and total motility, as well as the percentage of moribund spermatozoa were significantly different between both groups. However, sperm DNA damage, lipid peroxidation and mitochondrial potential were not significantly different among the groups. Nevertheless, the physical activity shows better semen parameters than sedentary group. Taken together, our results demonstrate that regular physical activity has beneficial impact in sperm fertility parameters and such a life style can enhance the fertility status of men.
ISSN:2008-076X
2008-0778
DOI:10.22074/ijfs.2017.4881