Mapping the Scientometric Landscape of Andrology: Trends, Gaps, and Future Directions in Male Reproductive Health: A Scoping Review

Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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Abstract (original English)

Purpose This scoping review examines the extent and focus of scientometric studies on male infertility and male sexual dysfunctions (MSDs) while assessing gaps in the current research. It highlights contributions from leading countries, institutions, and authors and identifies important emerging areas of research in male infertility and MSDs. Materials and methods A literature search was performed using Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC), Scopus, and PubMed following the methodological framework of a scoping review. Bibliometric/scientometric studies on male infertility and sexual dysfunctions were included in this review. Results A total of 2,525 articles were assessed for eligibility, with 36 studies included in this review. Through a detailed analysis of the articles, this study identifies significant contributions from countries such as the USA, China, and Italy, with leading institutions and authors playing a crucial role in advancing research on oxidative stress (OS), sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF), varicocele, and assisted reproductive technologies. Notably, OS and SDF have emerged as critical areas influencing both infertility diagnosis and treatment outcomes, while varicocele research remains centered on surgical interventions and their reproductive implications. In the domain of MSDs, erectile dysfunction (ED), especially diabetes-related ED, has seen a surge in re

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Evidence from laboratory and animal studies provides groundwork for understanding mechanisms and potential before human studies continue.

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