| Title |
The effects of vaginal lubricants on sperm function: an in vitro analysis
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|---|---|
| Published in |
Journal of Assisted Reproduction and Genetics, January 2014
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10815-013-0168-x |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Alex Mowat, Cora Newton, Clare Boothroyd, Kristy Demmers, Steven Fleming |
| Abstract |
Despite being marketed as "sperm friendly", some vaginal lubricants are known to be detrimental to sperm function and therefore could negatively affect fertility. Many others have not yet been assessed in regards to their effect on sperm function. This issue may concern couples trying to conceive both naturally and via artificial reproductive technologies (ART). |
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 3 | 33% |
| Malaysia | 1 | 11% |
| France | 1 | 11% |
| Nigeria | 1 | 11% |
| Unknown | 3 | 33% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Members of the public | 6 | 67% |
| Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 2 | 22% |
| Scientists | 1 | 11% |
Mendeley readers
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Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 49 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Other | 6 | 12% |
| Researcher | 6 | 12% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 5 | 10% |
| Professor > Associate Professor | 5 | 10% |
| Student > Master | 5 | 10% |
| Other | 9 | 18% |
| Unknown | 13 | 27% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 17 | 35% |
| Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 6 | 12% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 3 | 6% |
| Veterinary Science and Veterinary Medicine | 2 | 4% |
| Chemistry | 2 | 4% |
| Other | 6 | 12% |
| Unknown | 13 | 27% |
Attention Score in Context
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