Is there any relation between anthropometric indices and decrease in seminal parameters?

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Andrology
• Human Physiology

Background:

• Male infertility affects a significant portion of couples seeking fertility treatment.
• Anthropometric indices like body mass index (BMI) and abdominal circumference (AC) are easily measurable indicators of body composition.
• The relationship between obesity and male reproductive health is an area of ongoing research.

Purpose of the Study:

• To investigate the influence of anthropometric indices, specifically body mass index and abdominal circumference, on seminal parameters in men.
• To determine if altered body mass index or abdominal circumference are associated with poorer sperm quality.

Main Methods:

• A cohort of men undergoing treatment for conjugal infertility was assessed.
• Anthropometric evaluation included body mass index (BMI) and abdominal circumference (AC).
• Seminal analysis was performed using spermograms to assess various sperm parameters. Statistical tests were employed for data analysis.

Main Results:

• Men with an altered body mass index showed lower ejaculated volumes.
• A higher percentage of patients with abdominal circumference <94 cm had progressive spermatozoa below reference values.
• Despite observed trends, statistical analysis revealed no significant differences in sperm quality based on BMI or AC.

Conclusions:

• No statistically significant association was found between body mass index and sperm quality.
• Abdominal circumference was not significantly correlated with sperm quality parameters.
• These anthropometric indices may not be reliable predictors of semen quality in this patient population.