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Certain occupations may affect male fertility, specifically sperm motility. Men in the transportation industry showed lower mean percentages of class B sperm motility, suggesting a link between occupation and reproductive health.

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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Occupational Health
  • Andrology

Background:

  • Occupational hazards are a significant concern for male fertility.
  • Workplace physical and chemical exposures can negatively impact male reproductive health.
  • Understanding the link between occupation and infertility is crucial for public health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the frequency of different occupational categories among men attending an infertility clinic.
  • To evaluate variations in semen quality parameters across various occupations.
  • To identify potential occupational risks affecting male fertility.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 1164 infertile males in Tehran.
  • Participants were categorized by occupation and assessed via questionnaire.
  • Semen quality parameters including sperm count, morphology, and motility (Class A and B) were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • No significant differences in mean sperm count or morphology were observed between occupational groups.
  • A significant difference was found in the frequency of sperm with class B motility across occupations.
  • Men in the transportation industry exhibited the lowest mean percentages of class B sperm motility.

Conclusions:

  • Occupation is associated with differences in sperm motility.
  • The transportation industry may pose risks to sperm motility.
  • Further research with larger sample sizes is recommended to validate these findings on occupational impact on male fertility.