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[Xianling Gubao Capsule improves semen quality]
Min Jiang1, Zi-Yan Han, Huan-Xun Yue
1Human Sperm Bank, Huaxi Second Hospital of Sichuan University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610041, China.
Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue = National Journal of Andrology
|January 23, 2009
Summary
Xianling Gubao Capsule significantly improved sperm morphology in infertile males. This traditional Chinese medicine enhanced the rate of normal sperm, aiding in natural pregnancies and successful IVF-ICSI outcomes.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Andrology
Context:
- Male infertility affects a significant portion of couples seeking reproductive assistance.
- Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) offers alternative therapeutic approaches for various health conditions.
- Assessing the efficacy of TCM in improving male reproductive parameters is crucial.
Purpose:
- To evaluate the impact of Xianling Gubao Capsule, a TCM compound, on semen quality in infertile men.
- To analyze changes in sperm concentration, vitality, motility, and morphology following treatment.
Summary:
- 66 infertile men received Xianling Gubao Capsule for 24 months.
- Sperm morphology showed significant improvement, with the rate of normal sperm increasing substantially in certain groups.
- While sperm concentration saw a minor increase, vitality and motility did not change significantly.
Impact:
- Xianling Gubao Capsule demonstrated a significant increase in morphologically normal sperm.
- The treatment contributed to spontaneous pregnancies and successful assisted reproductive technology outcomes.
- This study highlights the potential of Xianling Gubao Capsule in managing male infertility.
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