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Oxidative stress: a common factor in testicular dysfunction

J Androl · 2008 · Mixed · Low evidence

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This review states that oxidative stress is a common feature in many conditions associated with male infertility and testicular dysfunction. It notes that factors such as X-irradiation, environmental toxicants, varicocele, and cryptorchidism increase testicul…

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PublicationJ Androl · 2008
Study typereview
Reported directionMixed
Evidence ratingLow

Abstract

Oxidative stress results from the production of oxygen radicals in excess of the antioxidant capacity of the stressed tissue. Many conditions or events associated with male infertility are inducers of oxidative stress. X-irradiation, for example, or exposure to environmental toxicants and the physical conditions of varicocele and cryptorchidism have been demonstrated to increase testicular oxidative stress, which leads to an increase in germ cell apoptosis and subsequent hypospermatogenesis. Such stress conditions can cause changes in the dynamics of testicular microvascular blood flow, endocrine signaling, and germ cell apoptosis. Testicular oxidative stress appears to be a common feature in much of what underlies male infertility, which suggests that there may be benefits to developing better antioxidant therapies for relevant cases of hypospermatogenesis.

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Study typereview
Effect directionmixed
PopulationMale infertility/testicular dysfunction contexts
Sample sizeNot supplied
ExposureNot supplied
Evidence strengthLowConfidence: 88% · Peer reviewed: yes

Main findings

This review states that oxidative stress is a common feature in many conditions associated with male infertility and testicular dysfunction. It notes that factors such as X-irradiation, environmental toxicants, varicocele, and cryptorchidism increase testicular oxidative stress, which is associated with increased germ cell apoptosis and subsequent hypospermatogenesis.

Outcomes measured

  • testicular oxidative stress
  • germ cell apoptosis
  • hypospermatogenesis
  • testicular microvascular blood flow dynamics
  • endocrine signaling
  • male infertility

Limitations

  • Review article rather than a primary study
  • No sample size reported in the abstract
  • Multiple exposures and conditions discussed together, limiting specificity
  • Abstract does not quantify effects
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Identifiers and source

DOI: 10.2164/jandrol.108.005132
PubMed: 18567643

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