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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Nephrology
  • Reproductive Medicine

Background:

  • Male infertility is linked to a worse overall health status compared to fertile men.
  • Kidney function impairment may be an underrecognized factor contributing to male infertility.
  • Early detection of health issues in infertile men is crucial for timely intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare kidney function between men with primary couple's infertility and fertile men.
  • To assess the relationship between kidney function impairment and sperm quality in infertile men.
  • To identify potential indicators of broader health issues in infertile populations.

Main Methods:

  • A case-control study matched 387 infertile men with 134 fertile men by age and ethnicity.
  • Estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) was calculated using the CKD-EPI formula.
  • Kidney impairment was defined as eGFR <90 mL/min/1.73 m²; logistic regression analyzed associations.

Main Results:

  • Mild kidney function impairment (eGFR <90) was detected in 8.8% of infertile men versus 3% of fertile men.
  • Overt kidney impairment (eGFR <60) was found in 3% of infertile men.
  • Infertility was significantly associated with a higher risk of reduced eGFR (OR 3.20, p=0.002), independent of confounders.

Conclusions:

  • A notable percentage of men seeking infertility evaluation have undiagnosed mild kidney function impairment.
  • This finding supports the association between male infertility and compromised overall health.
  • Routine kidney function assessment may be beneficial for infertile men as part of broader health evaluations.