Improvement in Sperm Parameters With Traditional Iranian Remedy

Introduction. Idiopathic male infertility is a global problem with almost no definite medicinal treatment. Most patients have to go through intrauterine insemination or assisted reproductive technology for achieving fertility. Unfortunately, success rates are low in cases with very low sperm count. Therefore it seems that improvement in sperm quality can have beneficial effects on assisted reproductive technology outcome. Case Report. A 39-year-old man with history of infertility for 6 years was referred to the traditional medicine clinic with a recurrent unsuccessful intracytoplasmic sperm injection trial. His sperm analysis showed severe oligoasthenoteratozoospermia. After taking a traditional remedy he had a remarkable improvement in his sperm parameters, which led to the formation of 8 embryos in the following intracytoplasmic sperm injection cycle. Conclusion. Traditional medicine presents various food and remedy options for treating male infertility. It seems that combination therapy can be beneficial in obtaining better results in treatment of male idiopathic infertility.

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MicroSort® sperm sorting causes no increase in major malformation rate

Reproduction Fertility and Development ◽

10.1071/rd15011 ◽

2016 ◽

Vol 28 (10) ◽

pp. 1580

Author(s):

Donald P. Marazzo ◽

David Karabinus ◽

Lawrence A. Johnson ◽

Joseph D. Schulman

Keyword(s):

General Population ◽

Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ◽

Pregnancy Outcomes ◽

Intrauterine Insemination ◽

Reproductive Technology ◽

Major Malformation ◽

Sperm Sorting ◽

Technology Control ◽

Record Review

The purpose of the present study was to evaluate the safety of MicroSort (MicroSort Division, GIVF, Fairfax, VA, USA) sperm sorting by monitoring major malformations in infants and fetuses conceived using sorted spermatozoa. Data were collected in a prospective protocol with monitoring that began from conception through birth until 1 year of life. Comprehensive ascertainment identified fetuses and stillbirths with malformations after 16 weeks gestation, pregnancies terminated for malformations and babies with major malformations. Outcomes in MicroSort pregnancies were compared with outcomes in published studies that used active and comprehensive ascertainment of malformations in the general population and in pregnancies established after assisted reproduction. Using comprehensive outcomes from all pregnancies, the rate of major malformations in MicroSort pregnancies conceived after IVF with or without intracytoplasmic sperm injection was 7.8%; this did not differ significantly from the rates reported in the three assisted reproductive technology control studies not associated with MicroSort (8.6%, 9.2% and 8.3%). Similarly, the rate of major malformations in MicroSort pregnancies initiated with intrauterine insemination was 6.0%, not significantly different from that reported in non-assisted reproductive technology pregnancies not associated with MicroSort (6.9%, 4.6% and 5.7%). Prospective record review of pregnancy outcomes and paediatric evaluation to 1 year indicate no association between MicroSort sperm sorting and major malformations.

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IVF and ICSI in Male Infertility: Update on Outcomes, Risks, and Costs

The Scientific World JOURNAL ◽

10.1100/tsw.2005.117 ◽

2005 ◽

Vol 5 ◽

pp. 922-932 ◽

Cited By ~ 5

Author(s):

Edward Karpman ◽

Daniel H. Williams ◽

Larry I. Lipshultz

Keyword(s):

Male Infertility ◽

Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ◽

Reproductive Technology

Assisted reproductive technology with intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) is becoming an international panacea for couples struggling with infertility. The increasing popularity of these techniques and the data generated has given us a better understanding of the efficacy, consequences and costs of these procedures. There still remain many unanswered questions and controversies surrounding the use of IVF and ICSI. Increased experience, better refinement of these techniques and clearer indications for IVF and ICSI will inevitably minimize the risks associated with this procedure.

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COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF TWO DIFFERENT ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS ON SPERM PARAMETERS

10.22541/au.161370067.77037168/v1 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

Mehmet Yariş ◽

Nebil Akdogan ◽

Murat Ozturk ◽

Aliseydi Bozkurt

Keyword(s):

Male Infertility ◽

Sperm Quality ◽

Sperm Count ◽

Sperm Parameters ◽

Sufficient Evidence ◽

Morphological Findings ◽

Healthy Pregnancy ◽

Genetic Abnormalities ◽

Significant Difference ◽

Different Doses

Male infertility may be the result of some identifiable conditions (varicocele, cryptorchidism, hypogonadism, and genetic abnormalities), but there is no identified cause in 30-40% of infertile men. Studies show that the use of antioxidants has a beneficial effect on fertility, especially on sperm quality, and therefore recommended as a potentially effective treatment for male infertility. However, it is argued that this treatment is not based on sufficient evidence and has no effect on the rate of healthy pregnancy. Aim: In this study, two different antioxidant combinations with different doses and contents were evaluated in terms of their effect on sperm parameters. Materials and Methods: A total of 122 patients diagnosed with idiopathic infertility were enrolled in our multicenter study. The patients were divided into two different groups: The first group used Proxeed Plus sachets 2x1 and the second group used Carniact Duo tablets 2x1 for six months. The total semen volume, total sperm count and concentration, motile sperm count, and morphological findings of the patients were compared at the end of the six months. The mean age of the patients participating in the study was 30.8 ± 6.05 years. No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of baseline sperm count. Results: There was a significant difference between the baseline and sixth-month values of the patients using both combinations. However, no significant statistical difference was found between the groups according to the sixth-month data. Conclusion: The combinations of both antioxidants had a positive effect on sperm parameters, and the use of different doses and contents had a similar effect. Keywords: Antioxidants, Infertility, Vitamins, Spermiogram,

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Pregnancy Outcomes Using Assisted Reproductive Technology After Fertility-Preserving Therapy in Patients With Endometrial Adenocarcinoma or Atypical Complex Hyperplasia

International Journal of Gynecological Cancer ◽

10.1111/igc.0b013e31819960ba ◽

2009 ◽

Vol 19 (1) ◽

pp. 147-151 ◽

Cited By ~ 23

Author(s):

Aera R. Han ◽

Yong-Soon Kwon ◽

D. Y. Kim ◽

J. H. Kim ◽

Y. M. Kim ◽

...

Keyword(s):

Endometrial Cancer ◽

Assisted Reproductive Technology ◽

Intrauterine Insemination ◽

Medical Center ◽

Endometrial Adenocarcinoma ◽

Controlled Ovarian Hyperstimulation ◽

Reproductive Technology ◽

Vitro Fertilization ◽

Asan Medical

Objectives:To evaluate the outcomes of pregnancy in young women (<40 years old) with early endometrial cancer or atypical complex hyperplasia who were treated by conservative management followed by assisted reproductive technology (ART).Materials and Methods:Medical charts of 11 patients treated from January 1997 to October 2007 at Asan Medical Center were retrospectively reviewed. These patients had all been treated with progestin and serial dilatation and curettage as primary fertility-preserving therapies.Results:After pathological remission of disease, 10 patients tried to become pregnant by ART, 4 by in vitro fertilization and embryo transfer, and 6 by controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, with or without intrauterine insemination. Eight women had intrauterine pregnancies, and 6 patients had live births. Patients have been followed up for 9 to 51 months (mean, 21 months) after delivery, with no evidence of tumor recurrence.Conclusions:Fertility-preserving therapy followed by ART can be a good option in well-selected patients with early endometrial cancer who want to become pregnant.

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