Gut microbiota is involved in male reproductive function: a review

Globally, ~8%−12% of couples confront infertility issues, male-related issues being accountable for 50%. This review focuses on the influence of gut microbiota and their metabolites on the male reproductive system from five perspectives: sperm quality, testicular structure, sex hormones, sexual beha...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Microbiology
Main Authors:	Shuya Lv, Jingrong Huang, Yadan Luo, Yuhang Wen, Baoting Chen, Hao Qiu, Huanxin Chen, Tianhao Yue, Lvqin He, Baochun Feng, Zehui Yu, Mingde Zhao, Qian Yang, Manli He, Wudian Xiao, Xiaoxia Zou, Congwei Gu, Ruilin Lu
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2024-05-01
Subjects:	gut microbiota gut metabolites male reproductive function sperm quality testis structure sex hormone
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2024.1371667/full

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