Dear Editor,Infertility affects about 48.5 million couples worldwide,and a male disorder is estimated to be a causative or contributing factor in 20%-50%of cases.^1 Notably,increasing data support the view that obese ...Dear Editor,Infertility affects about 48.5 million couples worldwide,and a male disorder is estimated to be a causative or contributing factor in 20%-50%of cases.^1 Notably,increasing data support the view that obese men are at higher risk of fertility disorders.^2 As is known,obesity is defined by an excess of white adipose tissue,currently recognized as being able to secrete many endocrinologically active molecules called adipokines.展开更多
文摘Dear Editor,Infertility affects about 48.5 million couples worldwide,and a male disorder is estimated to be a causative or contributing factor in 20%-50%of cases.^1 Notably,increasing data support the view that obese men are at higher risk of fertility disorders.^2 As is known,obesity is defined by an excess of white adipose tissue,currently recognized as being able to secrete many endocrinologically active molecules called adipokines.