Translational andrology and urology2019n = 5
OtherHuman
This study set out to find which stage of sperm production is most sensitive to mild heat. Five healthy volunteers wore a specially designed underwear that held the testicles up…
Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E2019n = 50
CohortHuman
This study set out to see whether N-acetyl-cysteine (NAC, an antioxidant supplement, taken here at 600 mg a day) improves sperm quality in infertile men. Fifty infertile men with poor…
Reproductive biology2019n = 5 heated men and 27 controls
OtherHuman
This study asked what a mild, sustained rise in testicular temperature does to the chromosomes inside sperm. Five fertile volunteers wore specially designed underwear that held the testicles up against…
Journal of dietary supplements2019n = 290 (147 intervention, 143 control)
Meta AnalysisHuman
This meta-analysis set out to see whether omega-3 fats improve sperm in infertile men. It pooled three randomized trials, 147 men on omega-3 and 143 on control treatments, and measured…