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

Abstract

In addition to numerical and structural defects of spermatozoa, functional male partner defects like erectile and ejaculatory dysfunctions have also increased tremendously in the recent years. ABSTRACT 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.

Sperm Abnormalities: In the Male Partners of Infertile Couples from Kanyakumari District

“…We considered 1,460 patients for this study and the prevalence of male infertility found was 56.5%. This result is comparable to 52% and 54.33 ± 2.08% as shown in a study by Bhaduri et al and Sharmila et al 2,10 In a report by WHO, primary infertility ranges between 3.9% and 16.8% in India, 5 whereas according to a study conducted by Zarger et al, it is 50%. However, in the current study, we found primary infertility to be 84.4% which is comparable to 82.48% and 84.1% from a report by Shamila et al and Juneja et al, respectively.…”

“…However, in the current study, we found primary infertility to be 84.4% which is comparable to 82.48% and 84.1% from a report by Shamila et al and Juneja et al, respectively. 5,10 Majority of our patients belonged to 31-35 years of age and 55.8% had abnormal spermiogram which is comparable to 52% and 56.38%. 11,12 Our study showed that teratozoospermia (17.20%) was the most common sperm abnormality.…”

“…2 In India, the prevalence of primary infertility ranges from 3.9% to 16.8%. 5 Based on various studies, the rate of infertility in India varies from state to state which ranges from 3.7% in Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh, 3.5% in Maharashtra, 6 5% in Andhra Pradesh 6 to 15% in Kashmir. 7 Semen analysis, an essential procedure to assess male fertility, is the foremost fundamental assessment test that produces most of the data regarding testicular function, maturation of sperm, and functioning of the accessory glands.…”

Seminal fluid parameters of male partners of infertile couples seeking care at the Lagos University Teaching Hospital

“…The causes of male factor infertility may be classified as pre-testicular, testicular and post testicular factors. [1][2][3][4][5] These factors usually result from abnormalities in the semen quantity or quality, hence, seminal fluid analysis for deficiencies in semen quality and quantity may be used as a surrogate measure of male fecundity. 2,5,6 This analysis includes semen volume and pH, microscopy for sperm concentration, count, motility, morphology, vitality, debris and agglutination and leucocyte count.…”