Abstract:Background: Physical activity and alteration of temperature as a source of stress may have adverse effects on male reproduction. Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of chronic swimming and standing in cold, warm and lukewarm water on mouse spermatogenesis. Materials and Methods: Forty-nine male mice (N = 49) were randomly divided into seven groups: C, control; SwC, swimming in cold water (10°C); StC, standing in cold water (10°C); SwL, swimming in lukewarm water (23°C); StL, standin… Show more
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