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March 8, 20260 citations

Air pollution and male infertility: A meta-umbrella study of evidence on semen quality.

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RMRia MargianaMNMaryam Abdulrahman NajimAAAumaima Tariq Abed

Key Points

  • To investigate the relationship between air pollution and semen quality concerning male infertility.
  • Conducted a meta-umbrella analysis of existing studies
  • Examined relationships between ambient air pollution and semen quality parameters
  • Identified key semen quality indicators affected by pollution
  • Confirmed consistent negative associations between air pollution and semen quality
  • Found modest effects on key parameters such as sperm concentration and motility
  • Suggested air pollution as a modifiable risk factor for male infertility

Abstract

This meta-umbrella analysis confirms consistent, modest negative associations between ambient air pollution and key semen quality parameters, underscoring air pollution as a modifiable risk factor for male infertility. Future studies should define threshold exposures and evaluate protective interventions.

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Margiana et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69ada873bc08abd80d5bb71dhttps://doi.org/10.1097/md.0000000000047806
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