Obesity Associated Reproductive and Sexual Syndrome(OARS) in Men

Abstract

Obesity, which has emerged as a major global public health
challenge, is associated with myriad medical and
multisystemic complications. Obesity impacts the male
reproductive and sexual function in multiple ways as well.
However, perhaps because of the focus on cardiovascular
and metabolic health, the gonadal aspects of obesity
medicine have not been given due attention. We propose
the term OARS to describe obesity-associated reproductive
and sexual syndrome in men living with obesity. OARS can
be defined as a constellation of functional, hormonal, and
structural abnormalities that affect the reproductive and
sexual health of such men. The term OARS should attract
attention to this neglected field and prompt efforts to
prevent and address the needs of men living with obesity.
Keywords: hypogonadism, infertility, obesity, overweight,
sexual dysfunction, sexuality, spermatogenesis, subfertility