Effects of age on fertility and sexual function

Michael L Eisenberg; David Meldrum

doi:10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.018

Effects of age on fertility and sexual function

Fertil Steril. 2017 Feb;107(2):301-304. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.018.

Authors

Michael L Eisenberg¹, David Meldrum²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Urology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California. Electronic address: eisenberg@stanford.edu.
² Department of Reproductive Medicine, Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of California, San Diego, California.

PMID: 28160919
DOI: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2016.12.018

Abstract

As paternal age increases in the developed world, more attention has been given to the effects of age on male reproductive and sexual function. Although the biologic potential for reproductive continues for most of a man's life, changes in sperm production do occur. In addition, erectile function changes with age, caused by the same factors that lead to other vascular disease.

Keywords: Infertility; erectile dysfunction; hypogonadism; semen analysis.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Age Factors
Erectile Dysfunction / etiology
Erectile Dysfunction / physiopathology
Fertility*
Humans
Infertility, Male / etiology
Infertility, Male / pathology
Infertility, Male / physiopathology
Male
Paternal Age*
Penile Erection
Reproductive Health*
Risk Factors
Sexual Behavior*
Spermatogenesis
Spermatozoa / pathology