Adelowo Olayinka Emmanuel, Akindele Blessing Monica, Adegbola Cecilia Adedeji, Oyedokun Precious Adeoye, Akhigbe Tunmise Maryanne, Akhigbe Roland Eghoghosoa
Department of Physiology, Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, Oyo, Nigeria.
Reproductive Biology and Toxicology Research Laboratory, Oasis of Grace Hospital, Osogbo, Nigeria.
Front Physiol. 2024 Dec 12;15:1492771. doi: 10.3389/fphys.2024.1492771. eCollection 2024.
Regular exercise is widely recognized for its numerous physical and mental benefits, but its effects on male reproductive health are less understood. This review aims to summarize the current evidence on the impact of exercise on male reproduction, including reproductive hormone regulation, spermatogenesis sperm quality, and fertility. Moderate exercise improves sperm quality, increasing count, motility, and morphology, while excessive and severe exercise may have detrimental effects. Exercise positively influences fertility by reducing oxidative stress and enhancing sperm DNA integrity. Regular physical activity regulates reproductive hormones, including testosterone, follicle-stimulating hormone, and luteinizing hormone. Exercise-induced weight management and improved insulin sensitivity also contribute to better reproductive health. In conclusion, exercise has a profound impact on male reproductive health, with moderate physical activity promoting improved hormonal balance, sperm quality, and fertility. However, severe/excessive exercise exerts negative effects. These findings imply that a balanced exercise routine, usually mild to moderate, combined with a healthy lifestyle is essential for optimal male reproductive health. However, once exercise is severe and prolonged, it could impair male reproductive health. Further research is needed to understand the mechanisms underlying the exercise-reproduction relationship fully.
经常锻炼因其对身心的诸多益处而广为人知,但其对男性生殖健康的影响却鲜为人知。本综述旨在总结当前关于锻炼对男性生殖影响的证据,包括生殖激素调节、精子发生、精子质量和生育能力。适度锻炼可改善精子质量,增加精子数量、活力和形态,而过度剧烈运动可能产生有害影响。锻炼通过减少氧化应激和增强精子DNA完整性对生育能力产生积极影响。规律的体育活动可调节生殖激素,包括睾酮、促卵泡激素和促黄体生成素。锻炼引起的体重管理和胰岛素敏感性改善也有助于更好的生殖健康。总之,锻炼对男性生殖健康有深远影响,适度的体育活动可促进激素平衡、精子质量和生育能力的改善。然而,剧烈/过度运动则会产生负面影响。这些发现表明,通常为轻度至中度的平衡锻炼计划,结合健康的生活方式,对男性最佳生殖健康至关重要。然而,一旦运动剧烈且持续时间长,就可能损害男性生殖健康。需要进一步研究以充分了解运动与生殖关系背后的机制。