Fasting for male fertility—a mixed methods study

Fasting for male fertility—a mixed methods study

PurposeApproximately 10–20% of couples in Germany are unable to conceive. About 50% of this subfertility can be attributed to the male partner. Preclinical studies suggest that fasting could potentially influence central mechanisms of spermatogenesis. This study aimed at investigating feasibility an...

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Main Authors:	Katharina T. May, Jocelyn Behling, Katharina Sochiera-Plegniere, Katharina Batschari, Christian S. Kessler, Andreas Michalsen, Farid I. Kandil, Sarah B. Blakeslee, Michael Jeitler, Wiebke Stritter, Daniela A. Koppold
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-01-01
Series:	Frontiers in Nutrition
Subjects:	fasting healthy lifestyle semen analysis sperm motility infertility male
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2024.1529466/full
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