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Scrotal cooling and its benefits to male fertility: a systematic review

Authors :
Kanna Mannadiar Jayaprakasan
I. Nikolopoulos
William Atiomo
W. Osman
Zeina Haoula
Source :
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 33(4)
Publication Year :
2013

Abstract

The aim of this study was to systematically review the evidence for the impact of scrotal cooling on spermatogenesis. EMBASE (1980-2010) and MEDLINE (1950-Sept. 2010) databases were searched using the terms 'male infertility or subfertility or fertility', combined with a separate search of 'scrotal cooling', without any limits or restrictions. A total of eight articles met the criteria for inclusion in the study. There was insufficient evidence to draw any firm conclusions about the impact of scrotal cooling on male fertility. A positive trend of improved male fertility was however observed. There is therefore a need for well designed randomised controlled trials.

Details

ISSN :
13646893
Volume :
33
Issue :
4
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Journal of obstetrics and gynaecology : the journal of the Institute of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....f0c2f5f41e1fe5c9585c5b81f48d6494