Cells must allocate resources between maintenance, repair, and reproductive output. In men, spermatogenesis represents a substantial cellular investment requiring continuous mitotic and meiotic activity.
Under conditions of oxidative stress or nutrient scarcity, cellular maintenance may be prioritized over reproduction. This shift temporarily preserves viability but reduces fertility efficiency.
Andrology evaluates these investment decisions to interpret reproductive fluctuations within broader biological erotic strategy.
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