Male contribution to infertility in a Nigerian community

Onwudiegwu, U.; Bako, A U

doi:10.3109/01443619309151802

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“…There was also a high incidence of necrospermia (53.3 %) occasioned by genital tract infections. [6] Seminal fluid analysis is a generally accepted method of assessing male fertility potential. Macleod and Gold 1951, suggested that men with sperm counts above 20 million/ml or total count above 100 million per ejaculate should be considered fertile.…”

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The role of bacterial infections on male infertility in Al-Anbar province of Iraq

Al-Janabi¹,

Jubair²,

Pemmaraju³

et al. 2014

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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Background: Bacterial infections on male infertility has always been in the field of debate due to scarce analysis tools to examine seminal fluid specimens as a result of which these infectious processes leads to deterioration of spermatogenesis, impairment of sperm function and/or obstruction of the seminal tract. Aims & Objective:In the current study we investigated the role of bacterial infections in male factor infertility in Al-Anbar Province, West of Iraq through detection of abnormal sperms and other factor pertains to male infertility. Material and Methods: Seminal fluid from six hundred volunteer males was investigated for infertility by the detection of abnormal sperms using the WLJY-9000 TYPE WEILI Color Sperm Analysis System and the Neubauer counting chamber. Results: From the six hundreds patients investigated for infertility, it was found that 408 (68%) patients had a positive culture for pathogenic bacteria, of different species. The results indicate that 32.0% had sperm density less than twenty million per millilitre. The oligospermic were 23.0%, severe oligospermic 0.17% and Azoospermia 8.83%. Asthenospermia was reported to be 76.33% and Teratospermia 86.16% respectively. Conclusion: Seminal fluid infection increases with decreasing sperm density, motility and morphology. The prevalence of abnormal sperm indices and bacterial infection is high with Klebsiella spp. infection. Hence, treatment measures should be taken properly in the management of male factor infertility.

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“…[5] It therefore follows that if some or all the conditions above are not met, the isolation of bacteria in semen are often regarded as contaminants by most increase. [6] In this investigation we aimed at determining the prevalence and role of bacterial infection in male factor infertility in Al-Anbar Province, West of Iraq.…”

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The role of bacterial infections on male infertility in Al-Anbar province of Iraq

Al-Janabi¹,

Jubair²,

Pemmaraju³

et al. 2014

Int J Med Sci Public Health

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“…Male factor infertility has been on the increase. It was noted that up to 40-50% factor in infertility in Nigeria is due to male factor [9,10]. This has informed closer/balanced evaluation of infertile couples during assessment in the clinic instead of emphasis on female factor only.…”

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Absence of a Legal Framework, a Limitation to the Practice of Surrogacy in Nigeria

2022

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Introduction: The human passion for procreation and perpetration of lineage has remained since existence. Surrogacy implies the use of a substitute mother to gestate a pregnancy for another woman and thereafter relinquishes the child/children and any parental entitlement to the child/children to the commissioning parents. It is a veritable option for couples who have not been successful in their efforts to bear children. Objective: to assess the awareness, practice, and limitations to practice of surrogacy in Igbo Ukwu community of Anambra State, South- East Nigeria. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study which involved 200 male and female community members of Igbo Ukwu in Anambra. Sample size of 200 was calculated for the study using the Kish formula for cross sectional studies. Simple random sampling was used in selecting participants who converged in the community square. A structured self-administered questionnaire was employed in gathering information on socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge, practice, and limitations to practice of surrogacy. Data was analyzed using Statistical Packages for Social Sciences (SPSS) version 23.0. Descriptive statistics was used to summarize the results which were presented with the aid of a pie chart, bar chart and frequency tables. The level of significance was set at 95% probability level (p < 0.05) Result: Most of the research participants were within the age group 28 – 37 years (40.0%), with mean age of 25.3+1yrs. The study population comprised mainly of people who had formal education (93.0%). There was high level of awareness of surrogacy arrangement in the studied population (84%). However, the practice of surrogacy was generally poor; only four (4) respondents out of 120 females that participated in the study (3.3%) had acted as surrogate mother. Financial benefit was mainly the reason for accepting surrogacy as noted in 47.8% of research participants, while fear of victimization due to absence of a legal framework (54.3%) and to a lesser extent, culture (27.1%) and religious inclination (28.6%) were the main reasons limiting the practice of surrogacy among the participants Conclusion: There is an obvious disconnect between the level of awareness and practice of surrogacy mainly due to fear of victimization from lack of a legal framework. This calls for a need to institutionalize a legal framework to control assisted reproductive technology practice in Nigeria which will restore the hope and aspirations of the infertile couple in need of surrogacy and other assisted reproductive techniques. Keywords: surrogacy, awareness, practice, limitations, legal framework.

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“…[7] In the southwest, male factor was reported to be responsible for 42.4% infertility cases, [8] while in Maiduguri, North-Eastern Nigeria, infertility is the reason for about 40% of all gynecological consultations. [9] In Kano, 40.8% prevalence was reported, [10] 46% in Ile-Ife [11] and 55-93% was observed in Enugu, [12] Eastern Nigeria for male factor infertility.…”

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Male infertility in Nigeria: A neglected reproductive health issue requiring attention

Uadia¹,

Emokpae²

2015

J Basic Clin Reprod Sci

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Even though infertility is not lethal, it has been described as a radical life changing problem that carries with it significant psychological trauma. Male factor infertility is responsible for about 40-50% of all infertility cases. Despite its high prevalence in Nigeria, not much effort has been made at tackling the problem. The impact of male factor infertility is likely to increase if adequate measures are not taken. This paper reviews the main factors that are responsible for the problem and also highlights the need to focus on prevention and management; how those affected could be assisted by government, agencies and the private sector. Internet search of studies on male infertility was done, and those relevant for this study were reviewed. The major causes of infertility in Nigeria are sexually transmitted infections and hormonal abnormalities. Effort should be made in arriving at a proper diagnosis, and adequate treatment given where causes are treatable. Otherwise the patients should be adequately counseled. In irreversible cases, assisted reproductive techniques may be suggested. This procedure as at now is beyond the reach of the average Nigerian citizen. Centers, where such facilities are available, may be subsidized by the government to reduce the cost.

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Male contribution to infertility in a Nigerian community

Cited by 5 publications

References 8 publications

The role of bacterial infections on male infertility in Al-Anbar province of Iraq

The role of bacterial infections on male infertility in Al-Anbar province of Iraq

Absence of a Legal Framework, a Limitation to the Practice of Surrogacy in Nigeria

Male infertility in Nigeria: A neglected reproductive health issue requiring attention

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