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Re: Effect of Smoking on the Functional Aspects of Sperm and Seminal Plasma Protein Profiles in Patients with Varicocele
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Re: Effect of Smoking on the Functional Aspects of Sperm and Seminal Plasma Protein Profiles in Patients with Varicocele R. M. Fariello, J. R. Pariz, D. M. Spaine, F. C. Gozzo, E. J. Pilau, R. Fraietta, R. P. Bertolla, C. Andreoni and A. P. Cedenho Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Human Reproduction Section, São Paulo Federal University, São Paulo, Brazil Hum Reprod 2012; 27: 3140 –3149.
Abstract available at http://jurology.com/ Editorial Comment: Smoking is bad for sperm and so is having a clinical varicocele. These investigators provide evidence that smoking while having a varicocele is especially bad for sperm in terms of oxidative stress and DNA damage. Craig Niederberger, M.D.
Re: Effect of Smoking on Sperm Vitality, DNA Integrity, Seminal Oxidative Stress, Zinc in Fertile Men E. A. Taha, A. M. Ez-Aldin, S. K. Sayed, N. M. Ghandour and T. Mostafa Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assuit, Egypt Urology 2012; 80: 822– 825.
Abstract available at http://jurology.com/ Editorial Comment: Cigarettes predispose to multiple cancers and cause erectile dysfunction. This study adds to the growing body of literature that includes infertility in the list of ills caused by smoking.1 In fertile men cigarette smoking damaged sperm structure and DNA and made the semen hostile. Craig Niederberger, M.D. 1. Tawadrous GA, Aziz AA and Mostafa T: Effect of smoking status on seminal parameters and apoptotic markers in infertile men. J Urol 2011; 186: 1986.
Re: Lead Level in Seminal Plasma May Affect Semen Quality for Men Without Occupational Exposure to Lead H. M. Wu, D. T. Lin-Tan, M. L. Wang, H. Y. Huang, C. L. Lee, H. S. Wang, Y. K. Soong and J. L. Lin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2012; 10: 91.
Abstract available at http://jurology.com/ Editorial Comment: Occupational exposure to heavy metals is responsible for many ills, including male infertility. An open question remains regarding the importance of exposure to lower levels of lead in reproductive dysfunction. These investigators observed in a large prospective cohort that the higher the seminal plasma lead concentration, the lower the sperm count. As protectors of public health remain vigilant regarding exposure to lead in the general population, reproductive health is a top concern. Craig Niederberger, M.D.
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Re: Effect of Smoking on the Functional Aspects of Sperm and Seminal Plasma Protein Profiles in Patients with Varicocele R. M. Fariello, J. R. Pariz, D. M. Spaine, F. C. Gozzo, E. J. Pilau, R. Fraietta, R. P. Bertolla, C. Andreoni and A. P. Cedenho Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, Human Reproduction Section, São Paulo Federal University, São Paulo, Brazil Hum Reprod 2012; 27: 3140 –3149.
Abstract available at http://jurology.com/ Editorial Comment: Smoking is bad for sperm and so is having a clinical varicocele. These investigators provide evidence that smoking while having a varicocele is especially bad for sperm in terms of oxidative stress and DNA damage. Craig Niederberger, M.D.
Re: Effect of Smoking on Sperm Vitality, DNA Integrity, Seminal Oxidative Stress, Zinc in Fertile Men E. A. Taha, A. M. Ez-Aldin, S. K. Sayed, N. M. Ghandour and T. Mostafa Department of Dermatology, Venereology and Andrology, Faculty of Medicine, Assiut University, Assuit, Egypt Urology 2012; 80: 822– 825.
Abstract available at http://jurology.com/ Editorial Comment: Cigarettes predispose to multiple cancers and cause erectile dysfunction. This study adds to the growing body of literature that includes infertility in the list of ills caused by smoking.1 In fertile men cigarette smoking damaged sperm structure and DNA and made the semen hostile. Craig Niederberger, M.D. 1. Tawadrous GA, Aziz AA and Mostafa T: Effect of smoking status on seminal parameters and apoptotic markers in infertile men. J Urol 2011; 186: 1986.
Re: Lead Level in Seminal Plasma May Affect Semen Quality for Men Without Occupational Exposure to Lead H. M. Wu, D. T. Lin-Tan, M. L. Wang, H. Y. Huang, C. L. Lee, H. S. Wang, Y. K. Soong and J. L. Lin Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Chang Gung University School of Medicine, Taoyuan, Taiwan, Republic of China Reprod Biol Endocrinol 2012; 10: 91.
Abstract available at http://jurology.com/ Editorial Comment: Occupational exposure to heavy metals is responsible for many ills, including male infertility. An open question remains regarding the importance of exposure to lower levels of lead in reproductive dysfunction. These investigators observed in a large prospective cohort that the higher the seminal plasma lead concentration, the lower the sperm count. As protectors of public health remain vigilant regarding exposure to lead in the general population, reproductive health is a top concern. Craig Niederberger, M.D.