Belly fat linked to sperm count? new study investigates

NCT ID NCT01974947

First seen Nov 20, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 17 times

Summary

This study looked at 170 men from couples struggling with infertility to see if metabolic syndrome (a cluster of conditions like high blood pressure, high blood sugar, and unhealthy cholesterol) is linked to lower sperm counts. Researchers measured sperm parameters and compared them to metabolic markers. The goal was to understand possible connections, not to test a treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Jean Verdier Hospital

    Bondy, 93140, France

Conditions

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