Being obese does not lower sperm quality in men, a Nigeria study found.

This study contradict previous research linking obesity to low sperm quality.

How the Research was carried out

The researchers, from the University of Benin, analysed 206 healthy men whose BMIs ranged from normal, at 18.5-to-25, to obese.

The men, who were aged between 20 and 40, submitted sperm samples that were assessed in a lab for their count, motility and shape, as well as any abnormalities.


They were followed over 10 months.
Being obese does not lower sperm quality in men

Lead researcher Dr James Osaikhuwuomwan said: 'Comparison of semen parameters of the study population with BMI, showed that there was no statistically significant difference in the semen parameters (sperm count, motility and morphology) of the study population with normal and elevated BMI.

'Also, a comparison of semen defects amongst BMI groups of study population noted that there was no statistically significant difference in the semen abnormalities between men with normal and elevated BMI.'

Despite no link being found between a man's weight and his fertility, Dr Osaikhuwuomwan stills recommends males maintain a healthy size to benefit their overall wellbeing



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