Acupuncture mediates the “gut–testis axis” to improve asthenozoospermia

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Background: Asthenozoospermia is a common cause of male infertility. Studies have shown that sperm quality and motility are affected by the gut-testis axis that can regulate testicular metabolism and function through the gut microbiota and its metabolites. Acupuncture is an important modality of complementary and alternative medicine. It can improve sperm motility, but it remains unclear whether acupuncture can...

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