Update : Oxidative Stress in Male Infertility : Role of Anti-Oxidants

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The medical treatment of the infertile male has been largely empirical and unrewarding. The cost and complexity of sophisticated techniques don’t represent a final solution to the infertile male. Oxidative stress (OS) precipitates a range of pathologies that affect the male reproduction. The development of rational approaches to treatment must be based on this cellular pathology that results in defective spermatozoa. Cellular damage in the semen is the result of positive oxidative stress status (OSS) because of either excess ROS or diminished antioxidants. The generation of ROS has become a real concern because of their potential toxic effects at high levels on sperm quality and function.