Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin

Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin Publisher

Behi Shahreza P ; Zamanibadi T ; Shafiei G ; Jamal A ; Moshkdanian G

Source: International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics Published:2026

Abstract

Melatonin, a hormone produced by the pineal gland and reproductive tissues, regulates circadian rhythms, antioxidant activity, and fertility. Artificial light at night suppresses melatonin, leading to increased oxidative stress and compromised sperm and egg quality. During assisted reproductive technologies (ART), light exposure generates harmful reactive oxygen species (ROS), impairing gametes and embryos. Melatonin counteracts ROS, enhances antioxidant defenses, and improves embryo development, blastocyst formation, and implantation. This review examines melatonin's protective role in reproduction and how light exposure affects fertility. Understanding these mechanisms could enhance the success of ART and fertility treatments. © 2026 International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics.

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MLA	Behi Shahreza P, et al.. "Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin." International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, vol. , no. , 2026, pp. -.
APA	Behi Shahreza P, Zamanibadi T, Shafiei G, Jamal A, Moshkdanian G (2026). Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, (), -.
Chicago	Behi Shahreza P, Zamanibadi T, Shafiei G, Jamal A, Moshkdanian G. "Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin." International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics , no. (2026): -.
Harvard	Behi Shahreza P et al. (2026) 'Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin', International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics, (), pp. -.
Vancouver	Behi Shahreza P, Zamanibadi T, Shafiei G, Jamal A, Moshkdanian G. Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin. International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics. 2026;():-.
BibTex	@article{ author = {Behi Shahreza P and Zamanibadi T and Shafiei G and Jamal A and Moshkdanian G}, title = {Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin}, journal = {International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics}, volume = {}, number = {}, pages = {-}, year = {2026} }
RIS	TY - JOUR AU - Behi Shahreza P AU - Zamanibadi T AU - Shafiei G AU - Jamal A AU - Moshkdanian G TI - Visible Light, Oxidative Stress, and Reproduction: The Protective Role of Melatonin JO - International Journal of Gynecology and Obstetrics VL - IS - SP - EP - PY - 2026 ER -

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