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Khazeer F, Norouzi R, Afzalipour R, Kialashki E, Mahmoudian A S, Siyadatpanah A. The role of parasitic diseases in reproductive health: A narrative review study. J Prevent Med 2025; 12 (2) :197-208
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Fatemeh Khazeer1 
, Roghayeh Norouzi *2 , Reza Afzalipour3 , Elham Kialashki4 , Azam Sadat Mahmoudian5 , Abolghasem Siyadatpanah6
, Roghayeh Norouzi *2 , Reza Afzalipour3 , Elham Kialashki4 , Azam Sadat Mahmoudian5 , Abolghasem Siyadatpanah6
1- Student Research Committee, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tonkabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon, Iran
2- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran & Department of Radiology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
4- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tonkabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon, Iran
5- Azam Sadat Mahmoudian Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bahloul Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
6- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
2- Department of Pathobiology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tabriz, Tabriz, Iran
3- Molecular Medicine Research Center, Hormozgan Health Institute, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran & Department of Radiology, Faculty of Para-Medicine, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran
4- Department of Parasitology and Mycology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, Tonkabon Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tonkabon, Iran
5- Azam Sadat Mahmoudian Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bahloul Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
6- Infectious Diseases Research Center, Gonabad University of Medical Sciences, Gonabad, Iran
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Introduction: Parasitic infections that affect reproductive health are a major health issue. In addition to reproductive health, the complications of these infections affect economic productivity and the quality of life of individuals in society. The aim of this study is to investigate the role of helminthic and protozoan parasitic infections on the reproductive health of women and men.
Information sources or data: In this narrative review study, the role of parasitic infections on the reproductive health has been investigated. Related articles were searched in PubMed, IMBIS, Scopus, Institute of Scientific Information, Web of Science databases, and Google scholar search engine, within the time frame of 1990 to 2025.
Selection methods for study: After a comprehensive review of all articles, information related to reproductive health and parasitic infections was extracted, and after removing duplicate articles, 50 articles were initially screened using the title and abstract.
Combine content and results: According to the conducted study, some parasites can reduce fertility and disrupt the reproductive system in both men and women. Among helminthic infections, schistosomiasis and filariasis, and among protozoan infections, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, leishmaniasis, and others can play a role in human infertility. It is worth noting that parasitic protozoa, in particular, have a significant role in altering fertility capacity.
Conclusion: A number of parasitic infections are considered as neglected infections, but they have adverse effects on the reproductive health. Therefore, education and screening are the best methods to identify people with asymptomatic infections or with early clinical manifestations.
Information sources or data: In this narrative review study, the role of parasitic infections on the reproductive health has been investigated. Related articles were searched in PubMed, IMBIS, Scopus, Institute of Scientific Information, Web of Science databases, and Google scholar search engine, within the time frame of 1990 to 2025.
Selection methods for study: After a comprehensive review of all articles, information related to reproductive health and parasitic infections was extracted, and after removing duplicate articles, 50 articles were initially screened using the title and abstract.
Combine content and results: According to the conducted study, some parasites can reduce fertility and disrupt the reproductive system in both men and women. Among helminthic infections, schistosomiasis and filariasis, and among protozoan infections, toxoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, leishmaniasis, and others can play a role in human infertility. It is worth noting that parasitic protozoa, in particular, have a significant role in altering fertility capacity.
Conclusion: A number of parasitic infections are considered as neglected infections, but they have adverse effects on the reproductive health. Therefore, education and screening are the best methods to identify people with asymptomatic infections or with early clinical manifestations.
Type of Study: Review |
Subject:
Women, reproduction, embryology, fertility and infertility
Received: 2025/05/23 | Accepted: 2025/09/7 | Published: 2026/05/19
Received: 2025/05/23 | Accepted: 2025/09/7 | Published: 2026/05/19
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