What is it about?
The relationship between hyperglycemia during pregnancy and altered reproductive function of male offspring has been established by researchers. There are critical periods in pregnancy during which developing fetal tissues are susceptible to modifications by insults such as hyperglycemia. The work shows the effects of maternal hyperglycemia at different gestation period on reproductive functions of male offspring of Wistar rats
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Why is it important?
The unique thing about the work is that it gives information on the period of pregnancy in rat during which maternal hyperglycemia is likely to adversely affect reproductive functions of their male offspring.
Perspectives
The world is currently facing increase in male reproductive dysfunction and some even think manliness may be threatened. This publication is an important one for every researcher who works in this field and also believe that interventions during pregnancy may help improve male reproductive health and functions.
Mrs Opeyemi Oreofe Akindele
University of Ibadan
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This page is a summary of: Maternal hyperglycemia at different stages of gestation and its effects on male reproductive functions in rats, Journal of Developmental Origins of Health and Disease, October 2015, Cambridge University Press,
DOI: 10.1017/s2040174415007217.
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