Gold in semen: Level in seminal plasma and spermatozoa of normal and infertile patients

Kp, Skandhan; Valsa, James; Sumangala, B; Vasudevan, Jaya

doi:10.1016/j.ajme.2016.02.003

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“…Results of different studies in seminal plasma of normal and pathological samples showed gold as an essential element for fertility. 13,21 In this study, we observed weight gain of animals in study group (SB) which may be due to increased androgen level (Table 1). The ratio of the relative weight of testes with body weight was almost identical in both groups.…”

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Effect Of Suvarna Bhasma (Gold Calx) On Reproductive System Of Male Albino Rats

Godatwar

Kp³

et al. 2022

Int J Life Sci Pharm Res

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Suvarna Bhasma” (gold calx) (SB) prepared as per Ayurveda, a practicing medical system, is prescribed as a medicine in several ailments including conditions like oligozoospermia and asthenoszoospermia in male infertility. SB is prepared from pure metal gold by one of the processing methods detailed in Ayurveda classics. Gold along with other elements was reported in normal human seminal plasma. . In human pathological semen samples, the level of gold was less than normal. Gold may have a role in physiological activity of sperm as shown in case of other elements. The present study supports the hypothesis that the presence of gold is essential for sperm motility. Here we studied the effect of SB on male reproductive organs and semen from epididymis of rat. Present study was performed using Charles foster strain albino rats. Rats were divided into two groups of ten each namely, Group 1 (control) and Group 2 (study). Animals in study group were orally given a fixed amount of SB for 15 days. At the end of the study treated animals showed increase in body weight (<0.05) and testicular weight. In treated animals total sperm count (<0.05) and percentage of sperm motility were increased in epididymal fluid. Histological study showed increase in interstitial area of testes (<0.001), proliferation and branching of the epithelial layer of seminal vesicle. In the Study (gold treated) Group, the increased gold level in genital system may be responsible for the increase in sperm production and motility.

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“…The locations of entry are likely to be caput epididymis and prostate gland 14 . Histochemicaly gold particles were shown on the rim of seminiferous tubule 21 . Results of all studies lead to the conclusion that gold is present in the fluid medium of male genital system and is essential for sperm motility.…”

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Effect Of Suvarna Bhasma (Gold Calx) On Reproductive System Of Male Albino Rats

Godatwar

Kp³

et al. 2022

Int J Life Sci Pharm Res

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“…This was supported by earlier reports. 37,89,71 Each element may have a specific role to play in life of a sperm cell. 74 Results of studies conducted by different groups of workers proved this.…”

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“…The element gold is proved as important for fertility. 89 Its role was known to Ayurveda, a traditional medicine, widely used in India and other Asian countries,. In many cases of male infertility, physicians in Ayurveda prescribed gold in the form of its ash, "Suvarna Bhasma" (SB) (Gold Ash).…”

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Level of Elements Present in Normal Human Seminal Plasma: A Study and Review

Sivapriya¹,

Pandiyan²,

Skandhan³

et al. 2020

Int J Pharma Bio Sci

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Childlessness remains as a problem with the couple who suffer and they are psychologically and socially very much disturbed Husband, wife or both are likely to be responsible for infertility. Male infertility is on rise world over. Many group of workers are on this study now. Detailed study on semen shall give the exact clue to male fertility status. Other than semen parameters, the biochemistry of semen secured attention of several group of workers. Knowledge in inorganic chemistry of semen limited. Similar studies are in progress at different parts of the world. It is now known increase or decrease of some elements in semen lead to changes in sperm motility or semen quality. In relation to this, we tried to understand more about elements in semen. Considering electrolytes and metals are important for cell functions, few workers are involved in inorganic chemistry of semen study. The present study will improve the existing knowledge on elements in semen. Semen samples were supplied by 10 young, normal, healthy men. Samples were collected after maintaining an abstinence of five days. Collection was done around 9 am to exclude any chrono biological influence. From each sample, seminal plasma was separated at 1 and 3 hours and stored in deep freezer. After thawing and processing, samples were analyzed for elements in it using Inductively Couple Plasma Mass Spectrometry (ICPMS). A total number of 28 elements were found in all samples. Their values differed between 1 and 3 hour, either more or less. Study concludes with supporting evidences showing the role of elements in sperm survival or function.

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Gold in semen: Level in seminal plasma and spermatozoa of normal and infertile patients

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Effect Of Suvarna Bhasma (Gold Calx) On Reproductive System Of Male Albino Rats

Effect Of Suvarna Bhasma (Gold Calx) On Reproductive System Of Male Albino Rats

Level of Elements Present in Normal Human Seminal Plasma: A Study and Review

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