Effect of physical activity on seminal quality – a short comentary

Abstract

A number of studies that analyze the effect of physical activity on male reproductive health had been published over the last years. Findings indicate that significant changes in semen quality can occur due to the practice of physical activity, which can alter its quality according to the type of physical activity, intensity and duration. Intense physical activity may cause strong hormonal changes and impair seminal quality. On the other hand, moderate physical activity appears to have a neutral or beneficial effect on semen quality. In addition, the effect of physical activity on semen quality may differ depending on the type of physical activity. This short commentary deals with the effect of physical activity on seminal quality, addressing the main issues of this hot topic.