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Diabetes mellitus (DM) significantly impacts male fertility by altering sperm quality and function. This review details how DM causes molecular changes, affecting sperm parameters and reproductive health.

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Area of Science:

Reproductive Endocrinology
Andrology
Diabetology

Background:

Diabetes mellitus (DM) is often overlooked in infertile patients due to limited research.
Emerging evidence suggests DM causes subtle molecular changes affecting sperm quality and function.

Purpose of the Study:

To review the impact of DM on semen parameters.
To present hypothesized mechanisms behind observed sperm changes in diabetic patients.

Main Methods:

Review of existing literature on diabetes mellitus and semen quality.
Analysis of sperm parameters and associated mechanisms in diabetic men.

Main Results:

DM alters conventional semen parameters and causes epididymal histologic damage.
Mechanisms include endocrine disorders, neuropathy, oxidative stress, and DNA damage.
Type 1 DM may involve autoimmune damage, while Type 2 DM is linked to insulin resistance and obesity.

Conclusions:

Diabetes mellitus negatively affects sperm parameters and function through various pathways.
Understanding these mechanisms is crucial for managing male infertility in diabetic patients.