scholarly journals A study of abnormal semen parameters in infertile couples in Assam, India

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 997
Author(s):  
Parija Juneja ◽  
Pranay K. Phukan ◽  
Debojit Changmai
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Volume Viscosity ◽  
Infertile Couples

Background: The importance of male factor contribution to infertility is well recognised. Semen analysis is an indispensable diagnostic tool in the evaluation of the male partners of infertile couples.  Aim and objective of the study was conducted to determine the abnormalities in semen among male partners in infertile couples.Methods: Detailed history, examination and semen analysis was done. Semen samples were analysed for volume, viscosity, sperm concentration, motility, and morphology, according to WHO guidelines.Results: This study, done at a tertiary care center in north eastern India has demonstrated that abnormal semen quality is a major factor contributing to infertility in couples. Total number of participants were 94. Most of the male partners i.e. 65.96%, who came for infertility evaluation were between 30-39 years of age with 56.38% participants having abnormal semen parameters. The most common abnormality found was asthenozoospermia seen in 35.11% of cases followed by oligozoospermia seen in 25.53% of cases. Teratozoospermia and azoospermia were seen in 7.45% and 4.26% of cases respectively.Conclusions: Males contribute towards infertility in couples significantly. Abnormal semen pattern is a common cause. More research is needed to render more valuable and significant results regarding male infertility.

A STUDY OF ABNORMAL SEMEN PARAMETERS IN INFERTILE COUPLES IN BHAGALPUR, BIHAR

2021 ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anshu Anshu ◽  
Usha Kumari ◽  
Debarshi Jana
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Who Guidelines ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Obstetrics And Gynaecology ◽  
Volume Viscosity ◽  
Infertile Couples

Background: The importance of male factor contribution to infertility is well recognised. Semen analysis is an indispensable diagnostic tool in the evaluation of the male partners of infertile couples. Aim and objective of the study was conducted to determine the abnormalities in semen among male partners in infertile couples. Detailed history, examination and Methods: semen analysis was done. Semen samples were analysed for volume, viscosity, sperm concentration, motility, and morphology, according to WHO guidelines. This study, done at Obstetrics and Gynaecology Department of Results: JLNMCH, Bhagalpur, Bihar has demonstrated that abnormal semen quality is a major factor contributing to infertility in couples. Total number of participants were 94. Most of the male partners i.e. 65.96%, who came for infertility evaluation were between 30-39 years of age with 56.38% participants having abnormal semen parameters. The most common abnormality found was asthenozoospermia seen in 35.11% of cases followed by oligozoospermia seen in 25.53% of cases. Teratozoospermia and azoospermia were seen in 7.45% and 4.26% of cases respectively. Males contribute towards infertility in Conclusions: couples signicantly. Abnormal semen pattern is a common cause. More research is needed to render more valuable and signicant results regarding male infertility

scholarly journals Abnormal semen parameters among males in infertile couples: a cross sectional study from a tertiary care centre

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (8) ◽  
pp. 3398
Author(s):  
Jyoti Garg ◽  
Rachana Meena ◽  
Shailaja Shukla ◽  
Sunita Sharma ◽  
Riva Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Semen Quality ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Medical Attention ◽  
Male Factor Infertility ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Infertile Couples

Background: In India, the prevalence of primary infertility ranges from 3.9% to 16.8%. Male factor contributes 40-50% of this. Male factor infertility is indicated by decreased sperm concentration, reduced motility, vitality or abnormal sperm morphology. Semen analysis is the single most important investigation to detect male factor infertility. The aim of this study was to analyse the prevalence of abnormal semen parameters among males in infertile couples and their association with contributing factors.Methods: This cross-sectional hospital-based study was carried out in the Department of Pathology at Lady Hardinge Medical College and Smt. Sucheta Kriplani Hospital. A total of 400 cases were analyzed during a period of 6 months. Detailed history of the couple was taken. Semen analysis was done using automated semen analyzer (SQA-vision) after 3 days of abstinence according to the WHO 5th edition 2010 guidelines. The results were analysed using excel sheet and SPSS software.Results: In the present study, 122 cases (30.5%) out of 400 cases had abnormal semen parameters. Most common abnormality detected was asthenozoospermia (14.3%) followed by oligozoospermia (13.8%), azoospermia (10.5%) and teratozoospermia (10.5%). There was significant association of alcohol intake, obesity and trauma with abnormal semen parameters.Conclusions: Asthenozoospermia was the most common abnormality noted in this study. Lifestyle modifications along with timely medical attention in male partners of infertile couples can improve the semen quality.

scholarly journals Pattern of semen analysis at andrology lab of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University: Findings and the shortcomings to overcome

2016 ◽  
Vol 7 (2) ◽  
pp. 103
Author(s):  
Shakeela Lshrat ◽  
Parveen Fatima ◽  
Nurjahan Begum ◽  
Afruna Rahman Diti
Keyword(s):  
Primary Care ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Who Guidelines ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Infertile Men ◽  
Infertile Couples ◽  
Medical University

<p><strong>Background:</strong> The Infertility wing dept. of gyne &amp; obst at BSMMU provides services to the infertile couples who are referred from primary care levels and who cannot afford the expensive private facilities. The semen analysis is performed for the male partners of infertile couples at the Andrology Lab of BSMMU for detecting male factor abnormalities. <strong>Objectives:</strong> The objective of the study is to find out the pattern of semen parameters in our population and to find out the frequency and type of abnormal semen parameters. <strong>Methods:</strong> This is a retrospective descriptive study of the semen analysis performed at the Andrology Lab of BSMMU during the year 2011. A total of 200 consecutive samples were analysed. The procedure and reference values were according to the WHO guidelines 1999. <strong>Results:</strong> Semen parameters were abnormal in 38.5% of semen analysis. Severe male factor abnormality (azospermia and severe oligospermia combined) was in 28%. Sperm concentration had the highest variability followed by motility and morphology respectively in the n01moozospermic males. <strong>Conclusion:</strong> Severe oligospennia and azospermia are the most common abnormali­ties among the infertile men presenting at the Infertility unit ofBSMMU. It is recommended that the service at the Infertility wing of BSMMU should be more focused on these male factor abnormalities.</p>

scholarly journals Male Fertility and Reduction in Semen Parameters: A Single Tertiary-Care Center Experience

2012 ◽  
Vol 2012 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Milardi ◽  
G. Grande ◽  
D. Sacchini ◽  
A. L. Astorri ◽  
G. Pompa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Reference Values ◽  
Male Fertility ◽  
Ethical Issues ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Care Center ◽  
Tertiary Care ◽  
Healthcare Services ◽  
University Hospital ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Spontaneous Conception

Background. Infertility is both a clinical and a public problem, affecting the life of the couple, the healthcare services, and social environment. Standard semen analysis is the surrogate measure of male fertility in clinical practice.Objective. To provide information about the relationship between semen parameters and spontaneous conception.Methods. We evaluated retrospectively 453 pregnancies that occurred among 2935 infertile couples evaluated at an infertility clinic of a tertiary-care university hospital, between 2004 and 2009.Results. Normal semen analysis was present only in 158 patients; 295 subfertile patients showed alterations in at least one seminal parameter. A reduction in all seminal parameters was observed in 41 patients. Etiological causes of male infertility were identified in 314 patients.Conclusion. Our data highlights the possibility of a spontaneous conception with semen parameters below WHO reference values. Therefore, we support the importance of defining reference values on a population of fertile men. Finally, we analyzed the related ethical issues.

Alpaca semen quality in relation to different diets

2013 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 683 ◽  
Author(s):  
N. S. Juyena ◽  
J. Vencato ◽  
G. Pasini ◽  
I. Vazzana ◽  
C. Stelletta
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Weight ◽  
Alkaline Phosphatase ◽  
Seminal Plasma ◽  
Total Protein ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sodium Dodecyl ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Volume Viscosity ◽  
Glutamyl Transferase

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the biochemical composition of seminal plasma, along with semen quality, of alpacas maintained on different diets (hay; hay + pasture grazing; pasture grazing + sheep concentrate; pasture grazing + horse concentrate; Periods 1–4, respectively). Alpacas (n = 5) were fed the four different diets for a period of 6 weeks each. During the period of feeding of each diet, semen was collected using an artificial vagina to determine its volume, viscosity, sperm concentration and sperm motility. Moreover, testicular volume and body condition score were evaluated. Seminal plasma was analysed biochemically to measure total protein, triglyceride, cholesterol, γ-glutamyl transferase, alanine aminotransferase (ALT) and alkaline phosphatase levels. Protein profiles were investigated using one-dimensional sodium dodecyl sulfate–polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis. There was high variability in semen parameters between different males maintained on the same diet. Semen volume increased significantly (P < 0.05) when alpacas were fed diets containing commercial sheep and horse concentrates. In contrast, sperm concentration and motility decreased significantly (P < 0.05) from Period 1 to Period 4. Dietary changes had no effect on viscosity. Significant reductions were seen in triglyceride and cholesterol content, as well as γ-glutamyl transferase, ALT and alkaline phosphatase concentrations, from Period 1 to Period 4. Regardless of experimental period, a wide variation was seen in seminal plasma enzyme concentrations between alpacas, whereas diet had no effect on glucose and total protein concentrations in the seminal plasma. Eight protein bands, with molecular weights ranging from 200 to 14 kDa, were considered in electrophoresis gel after image analysis. Proteins fractions of the 14-kDa (total protein express in md dL–1 with a molecular weight of 14-kDa, TP8) and 21-kDa (total protein express in md dL–1 with a molecular weight of 21-kDa, TP7) bands were not present in all samples of alpaca seminal plasma. There were no significant changes in the concentration of any protein fractions during the four periods. Moreover, the protein fraction of the 60-kDa (total protein express in md dL–1 with a molecular weight of 60-kDa, TP3) band was the most prevalent in all periods. These results demonstrate that there are marked changes in semen quality, as well as some parameters related to the composition of alpaca seminal plasma, that are dependent on diet, which may indicate the need for specific diet formulation to improve reproductive performance. We hypothesise that, in alpacas, the mechanisms underlying the changes in some reproductive traits in response to feeding regimens could be related to changes in the endocrine–gonadal system.

scholarly journals Prevalence of Male Infertility among the Infertile Couples Attended at BIRDEM General Hospital, Dhaka

2018 ◽  
Vol 6 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 25-32
Author(s):  
Fahmin Rahman ◽  
Mohiur Rahman ◽  
Nusrat Mahmud ◽  
GU Ahsan ◽  
Mitheel Ibna Islam
Keyword(s):  
Male Infertility ◽  
General Hospital ◽  
Reproductive Tract ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Male Partner ◽  
Male Partners ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Obesity And Diabetes ◽  
Infertile Couples ◽  
Tract Infections

Background & objective: Infertility is a problem of public health importance because of its high prevalence and serious social implications on affected couples and families. Although once believed that the problem is solely due to female factor, it is now generally accepted that male factor infertility is equally as important as the female factor. However, it is not known how far the problem is attributed to male factor. The present study is intended to find the prevalence of male infertility among the infertile couples and its determinants in the context of Bangladeshi population. Patients & Methods: The present study was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted on male partners of infertile couples (over a period of three months) visiting the Infertility Clinic of Bangladesh Institute of Research and Development in Endocrine & Metabolism (BIRDEM) General Hospital, Dhaka. Male infertility was defined as the inability of a man to make his partner conceive (because of quantitative and/or quantitative deficiency of his sperm) after 12 months of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. On the basis of semen analysis, male partners were divided into two groups – Infertile Group and Fertile Group and the suspected factors were compared between groups using crosstab analysis to determine the factors responsible for male infertility. Result: The present study demonstrated that respondents were generally middle aged (between 30-50 years) with mean age being 35.5 years. Majority (88.5%) was Muslim and belonged to middle class (74.3%). Nearly half (47%) was service-holder and one-third (35.8%) was businessman. About 62% of the male partners were revealed to be infertile on semen analysis [combined prevalence of azoospermia (19%), asthezoospermia (29.2%) oligospermia (12.8%), and teratzoospermia (7.1%)]. Of them nearly one-third (azoospermic ones) was solely responsible for infertility and the rest played contributing role to the overall infertility. The reproductive tract infection (STDs) was reported to be alarmingly high among infertile males (21.4%) than that among their fertile peers (p = 0.002). Smoking, varicocele, overweight or obesity and diabetes also demonstrated their significant presence among infertile males compared to the fertile male group. History of occupational exposure to high temperature, pesticide, trauma to testes, abdominal and urogenital surgery were not associated with male partner fertility. Conclusion: From the findings of the present study, it can be concluded that a substantial proportion of infertility can be attributed due to male partner infertility and its significant predictors are reproductive tract infections or sexually transmitted diseases. The second leading causes are varicocel, diabetes and obesity. Ibrahim Card Med J 2016; 6 (1&2): 25-32

scholarly journals The Impact of Intense Exercise on Semen Quality

2016 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 654-662 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paweł Jóźków ◽  
Marco Rossato
Keyword(s):  
Physical Activity ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Male Factor ◽  
Recreational Athletes ◽  
Increasing Demand ◽  
Male Reproductive Health ◽  
The Impact

With expanding knowledge on the health benefits of exercise, there is an increasing demand for information on the andrological consequences of participating in sports. These consequences are especially important in the context of infertility problems worldwide. The so-called “male factor” is reported in up to 50% of couples having trouble with conception. The answer to the question, “Is physical activity good for male reproductive health?” is not straightforward. A number of studies have suggested that significant changes in semen parameters may occur due to sports training of certain types, intensities, and durations. The changes to these parameters vary in scope, direction, and magnitude. Findings in recreational athletes have also differed from those in professional athletes. This review of the current literature suggests that intense physical activity may affect the semen concentration, as well as the number of motile and morphologically normal spermatozoa. Training at higher intensities and with increased loads seems to be associated with more profound changes in semen quality. In recreational athletes, exercise has either a positive or neutral effect on semen parameters. Due to many limitations (e.g., global sperm count trends, concerns about the quality control of sperm evaluations, and new standards for semen analysis), comparisons among historical data and their interpretation are difficult.

scholarly journals Effects of firefighting on semen parameters: an exploratory study

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. L13-L15
Author(s):  
Michelle Engelsman ◽  
Leisa-Maree L Toms ◽  
Xianyu Wang ◽  
Andrew P W Banks ◽  
Debbie Blake
Keyword(s):  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Semen Quality ◽  
Sperm Count ◽  
Semen Analysis ◽  
Sperm Concentration ◽  
Occupational Exposures ◽  
World Health ◽  
Semen Parameters ◽  
Personal Hygiene

Lay summary Firefighters are occupationally exposed to heat intensities and chemical concentrations that may affect fertility. Twenty firefighters participated in an exploratory study assessing fertility of firefighters via an online survey and semen analysis. Data analysis included consideration of demographic characteristics, reproductive history and occupational exposures. Overall, firefighter semen parameters were below World Health Organisation reference values designating fertility in men. Firefighters younger than 45 years had a higher incidence of abnormal semen parameters (42%) than those aged 45 years or greater (9%). Increased rank and higher levels of occupational and/or personal hygiene were associated with improved semen quality. Increased frequency of fire exposure was associated with a reduction in normal forms, volume, sperm concentration and total sperm count. Sperm clumping was greater than 10% in 26% of samples, suggesting reduced semen quality. This exploratory study provides novel data that support the hypothesis of an association between semen quality and firefighter’s occupational exposure to toxic environments.

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