Journal of Marriage and Family,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
85(1), P. 293 - 304
Published: July 30, 2022
Abstract
Objective
The
goal
of
this
brief
report
is
to
document
trends
in
expectations
for
and
attitudes
toward
fatherhood
among
childless
men
across
the
first
two
decades
2000s.
Background
Childless
account
more
than
a
third
adult
United
States,
but
it
unclear
if
they
desire
become
fathers,
not,
whether
sentiment
changed
over
time.
Method
Time
multiple
measures
are
plotted
using
samples
from
National
Survey
Family
Growth,
Monitoring
Future
study,
Panel
Study
Income
Dynamics'
Transition
Adulthood
supplement.
Results
Across
time
series,
growing
share
do
not
want
children
increasingly,
lack
would
bother
them
at
all.
Additionally,
certainty
having
has
waned
fewer
concerned
with
parental
leave
policies
when
evaluating
their
job
options.
Conclusion
2000s,
there
an
increasing
disinterest
becoming
fathers
men.
These
have
broad
implications
family
researchers
who
study
fertility
rates,
men's
health,
relationships.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(3), P. 2671 - 2671
Published: Jan. 31, 2023
We
are
all
exposed
to
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
starting
from
embryonic
life.
The
fetus
and
child
set
up
crucial
developmental
processes
allowing
adaptation
the
environment
throughout
life:
they
extremely
sensitive
very
low
doses
of
hormones
EDCs
because
developing
organisms.
Considering
origin
well-being
diseases,
every
adult
organism
expresses
consequences
in
which
it
developed.
molecular
mechanisms
through
main
manifest
their
effects
potential
association
with
endocrine
disorders,
such
as
diabetes,
obesity,
thyroid
disease
alteration
adrenal
hormones,
will
be
reviewed
here.
Despite
40
years
having
passed
since
first
study
on
EDCs,
little
is
yet
known
about
them;
therefore,
our
purpose
take
stock
situation
establish
a
point
for
further
studies.
Since
there
plenty
evidence
showing
that
exposure
may
adversely
impact
health
adults
children
altered
function-suggesting
link
endocrinopathies-it
essential
this
context
bear
mind
what
already
disruptors
deepen
knowledge
rules
conduct
aimed
at
limiting
EDCs'
negative
effects.
during
COVID-19
pandemic
an
increase
disruptor
has
been
reported,
also
useful
address
new
phenomenon
better
understanding
its
basis
consequences.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: Oct. 7, 2021
Male
reproductive
health
has
declined
as
indicated
by
increasing
rates
of
cryptorchidism,
i.e.,
undescended
testis,
poor
semen
quality,
low
serum
testosterone
level,
and
testicular
cancer.
Exposure
to
endocrine
disrupting
chemicals
(EDCs)
been
proposed
have
a
role
in
this
finding.
In
utero
exposure
antiandrogenic
EDCs,
particularly
at
sensitive
period
fetal
development,
the
so-called
'masculinization
programming
window
(MPW)',
can
disturb
development
function.
Low
androgen
effect
during
MPW
cause
both
short-
long-term
disorders.
A
concurrent
EDCs
may
also
affect
function
or
damage
cells.
Evidence
from
animal
studies
supports
male
However,
evidence
epidemiological
is
relatively
mixed.
article,
we
review
current
literature
that
evaluated
relationship
between
prenatal
EDC
exposures
anogenital
distance,
congenital
penile
abnormality
called
hypospadias.
We
on
association
early
life
postnatal
hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal
axis
hormone
levels
Best Practice & Research Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2021,
Volume and Issue:
35(5), P. 101567 - 101567
Published: Aug. 14, 2021
In
recent
years,
there
has
been
an
increased
incidence
in
several
of
the
most
common
reproductive
disorders,
including
hypospadias
and
cryptorchidism
newborns,
testicular
cancer
lower
sperm
quality
young
adult
males.
addition,
timing
puberty
also
changed
over
time.
Although
cause
these
effects
is
a
matter
intense
debate,
link
with
presence
ubiquitous
compounds
environment,
or
exposure
to
specific
groups
medications
during
foetal
life,
suggested.
Results
from
epidemiological
experimental
studies,
as
well
clinical
observations
humans
indicate
that
endocrine-disrupting
chemicals
may
be
associated
those
disorders.
this
review,
we
will
summarize
results
studies
utilising
human
cells
tissue.
Due
increasing
public
interest
recently
published
data,
main
focus
on
prenatal
mild
analgesics.
International Journal of Molecular Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
24(6), P. 5486 - 5486
Published: March 13, 2023
Benign
prostatic
hyperplasia
(BPH)
is
an
age-related
disorder,
which
one
of
the
most
prevalent
and
costly
benign
neoplasms
in
men
with
over
94
million
cases
worldwide.
Starting
before
or
around
50
years
age,
there
a
linear
increase
prostate
volume
BPH
symptoms,
are
influenced
by
changes
hormonal,
inflammatory,
growth
factors,
cell
receptor
signaling,
diet,
physical
activity,
microbiome
that
leads
to
cellular
proliferation.
While
current
pharmaceutical
surgical
treatments
currently
available,
each
treatment
has
serious
side
effects.
This
dilemma
motived
seek
without
negative
effects
from
medicinal
plants
such
as
botanicals,
phytochemicals,
vitamins
have
established
safety
records.
narrative
overview
focuses
on
several
phytochemicals
widely
used
emphasizes
how,
some
cases,
combinations
these
natural
ingredients
may
provide
better
symptom
relief
compared
utilization
single
plant
product
(monotherapy).
Finally,
this
highlights
vitro,
vivo
animal
studies
mainly
clinical
data
journal
reports
published
past
5
January
2018
2023
nutraceuticals.
Notably,
evolving
perspective
rethinking
role
usage
play;
is,
they
hold
promise
likely
alleviate
symptoms.
Antioxidants,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(2), P. 508 - 508
Published: Feb. 17, 2023
Testosterone
deficiency
may
increase
the
risk
of
sexual
dysfunction
and
failure
spermatogenesis.
Oxidative
stress
that
is
derived
from
destruction
homeostasis,
disease,
exposure
to
contaminants
can
damage
steroidogenicity
process
in
Leydig
cells,
resulting
a
reduction
testosterone
synthesis.
Anthocyanins
are
group
innoxious
antioxidants
widely
recognized
food
sources,
an
ideal
candidate
relieve
oxidative
stress-related
steroidogenesis
disorder.
However,
there
still
major
gap
our
knowledge
structure-function
relationship
anthocyanin
on
activity
mentioned
above.
In
present
study,
four
anthocyanins
including
cyanidin-3-glucoside
(Cy-3-glu),
delphinidin-3-glucoside
(Dp-3-glu),
pelargonidin-3-glucoside
(Pg-3-glu),
cyanidin-3,5-diglucoside
(Cy-3,5-diglu)
were
applied
reverse
generation
after
employing
2,2'-Azobis(2-amidinopropane)-dihydrochloride
(AAPH)
as
inducer
R2C
cells.
The
results
demonstrated
all
kinds
inhibit
ROS
generation,
alleviate
mitochondrial
membrane
potential
damage,
contribute
increased
testosterone.
Among
them,
Cy-3,5-diglu
with
diglycoside
performed
best
antioxidative
ability
improved
cell
upregulated
expression
steroidogenic
acute
regulatory
protein
(StAR).
molecular
docking
further
revealed
direct
combination
between
StAR,
suggesting
monosaccharide
more
likely
interact
StAR
than
diglycoside.
Taken
together,
these
data
indicate
recipient
cells
under
submitted
exhibited
structure-dependent
manner.
could
be
considered
ingredients
against
stress-induced
deficiency.
Frontiers in Endocrinology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Oct. 18, 2023
Background
Cigarette
smoking
seems
to
have
a
negative
impact
on
men’s
reproductive
health,
but
our
knowledge
of
its
effects
the
function
Russian
men
is
still
very
limited.
The
purpose
this
study
was
evaluate
effect
cigarette
semen
quality,
including
sperm
DNA
fragmentation,
hormonal,
zinc
and
metabolic
status
in
young
from
general
multi-ethnic
population
(n=1,222,
median
age
23
years)
find
out
ethno-specific
by
comparing
male
groups
different
ethnicity.
Methods
Each
participant
filled
standardized
questionnaire,
provided
one
blood
sample.
Semen
parameters,
serum
hormones,
lipids,
glucose,
uric
acid
seminal
were
analyzed.
Participants
classified
as
smokers
(n=450)
non-smokers
(n=772),
stratified
into
moderate
(≤10
cigarettes/day)
heavy
(>10
smokers.
Results
In
entire
population,
characterized
decrease
volume,
total
count,
concentration
motility,
an
increase
fragmentation
teratozoospermia
compared
with
(p<0.05).
There
also
reduction
level
well
impairment
health
No
significant
differences
between
found
for
levels
LH,
FSH,
inhibin
B,
testosterone
estradiol.
second
part
study,
most
numerous
ethnic
Slavs
(n=654),
Buryats
(n=191),
Yakuts
(n=125)
selected
population.
Among
three
groups,
intensity
higher
than
or
suggesting
greater
tobacco
addiction
Asians.
A
parameters
levels,
observed
only
(p<0.05);
triglyceride
revealed
(p<0.05),
no
changes
detected
Buryats.
Conclusion
We
concluded
that
has
function,
probably
due
activity
antioxidant
system,
which
yet
be
elucidated.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
17(5), P. 867 - 867
Published: Feb. 28, 2025
Background/Objectives:
Modern
societal
stressors
have
been
linked
to
declining
testosterone
levels
among
young
men,
contributing
somatic,
psychological,
and
sexual
health
problems.
Despite
growing
evidence
suggesting
a
link
between
trace
elements
testosterone-related
symptoms,
there
are
only
few
comprehensive
analyses
on
younger
populations.
This
study's
aim
was
examine
how
serum
modulate
the
relationship
symptom
severity.
Methods:
cross-sectional
study
included
225
men
seeking
infertility
consultation
in
Japan.
Serum
total
free
were
measured,
along
with
self-reported
symptoms
using
Aging
Males'
Symptoms
scale
(somatic,
sexual)
Erection
Hardness
Score.
The
concentrations
of
20
measured.
We
used
unsupervised
clustering
classify
participants
based
severity
then
compared
distribution
resulting
clusters.
Results:
Three
distinct
clusters
emerged:
(1)
lowest
highest
severity,
(2)
intermediate,
(3)
minimal
symptoms.
Interestingly,
intermediate
cluster
displayed
low
but
Eleven
(phosphorus,
sulfur,
potassium,
calcium,
iron,
zinc,
arsenic,
rubidium,
strontium,
molybdenum,
cesium)
identified
as
potential
contributors
dynamics.
Weighted
quantile
sum
regression
indicated
that
phosphorus,
molybdenum
negatively
influenced
outcomes,
whereas
zinc
beneficial.
Conclusions:
element
profiles
significantly
associated
men.
Targeted
interventions
may
address
decline
its
implications.
These
findings
help
develop
tailored
strategies
for
optimizing
male
health.