Sperm microbiota implicated in male infertility?
Around 3 million people in France are thought to be affected by infertility, 30% of whom are men. Worldwide, it affects one couple in six. A recent study suspects that sperm microbiota is a cause of male infertility. Male infertility: definition, causes and key figures ‘Infertility is a disorder of the male or female reproductive system defined as the inability to achieve pregnancy after 12 months or more of regular unprotected sexual intercourse’ (WHO*). It is now estimated that 30% of infertility cases are male. Male infertility can be caused by several factors, including: Obstruction of [...]