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To evaluate the efficacy and clinical utility of antioxidant therapy for improving semen quality and reproductive outcomes in men with idiopathic factor infertility.

August 15, 2026Current Opinion in Urology

The role of antioxidants in idiopathic male factor infertility

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JCJio Jerome Co MOMonroe Orlina RBRyzee Raychelle Buban

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Review demonstrates that antioxidant therapy improves select semen parameters in idiopathic male infertility, suggesting targeted use rather than routine empirical supplementation.

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To evaluate the efficacy and clinical utility of antioxidant therapy for improving semen quality and reproductive outcomes in men with idiopathic factor infertility.
Reviewed published literature assessing antioxidant supplementation across various formulations, dosages, and treatment durations in men with unexplained abnormal semen parameters.
Evaluated physiological mechanisms involving reactive oxygen species, sperm mitochondrial function, and sperm DNA integrity alongside clinical pregnancy and live birth endpoints.
Antioxidant supplementation selectively improves semen concentration, motility, morphology, and reduces sperm DNA fragmentation by mitigating oxidative stress.
Observed laboratory improvements in semen parameters do not consistently translate into increased clinical pregnancy rates or live birth rates across heterogeneous trials.

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Co et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8019fe75c2e31742c8659d https://doi.org/10.1097/mou.0000000000001442

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August 15, 2026Current Opinion in Urology

The role of antioxidants in idiopathic male factor infertility

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Authors

JCJio Jerome Co MOMonroe Orlina RBRyzee Raychelle Buban

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Overview

Review demonstrates that antioxidant therapy improves select semen parameters in idiopathic male infertility, suggesting targeted use rather than routine empirical supplementation.

Key Points

To evaluate the efficacy and clinical utility of antioxidant therapy for improving semen quality and reproductive outcomes in men with idiopathic factor infertility.
Reviewed published literature assessing antioxidant supplementation across various formulations, dosages, and treatment durations in men with unexplained abnormal semen parameters.
Evaluated physiological mechanisms involving reactive oxygen species, sperm mitochondrial function, and sperm DNA integrity alongside clinical pregnancy and live birth endpoints.
Antioxidant supplementation selectively improves semen concentration, motility, morphology, and reduces sperm DNA fragmentation by mitigating oxidative stress.
Observed laboratory improvements in semen parameters do not consistently translate into increased clinical pregnancy rates or live birth rates across heterogeneous trials.

Cite This Study

Co et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a8019fe75c2e31742c8659d https://doi.org/10.1097/mou.0000000000001442

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