Male Fertility · Semen Analysis

Effects of long and short ejaculatory abstinence on sperm parameters: a meta-analysis of randomized-controlled trials

Lo Giudice A, Asmundo MG, Cimino S, Cocci A, Falcone M, Capece M, Abdelhameed AS, Capogrosso P, Morgado A, Tsampoukas G, Manfredi C, Russo GI

Frontiers in endocrinology, 2024
DOI 10.3389/fendo.2024.1373426 PMID 38828413 PMC PMC11140051

Abstract

Purpose

This study aimed to investigate the effects of ejaculatory abstinence on sperm parameters.

Methods

Thirteen studies published between 2013 and 2022 were included in this meta-analysis. 2,315 patients enrolled. Longer abstinence associated with greater sperm concentration, sperm volume, and higher sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF), but lower progressive sperm motility.

Conclusions

Short ejaculatory abstinence is associated with better sperm quality with higher progressive sperm motility and lower SDF.

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PMID 38828413 38828413 DOI 10.3389/fendo.2024.1373426 10.3389/fendo.2024.1373426 Lo Giudice et al. 2024, Lo Giudice 2024