Profile of infertility status of male in Dhaka city

Area of Science:

• Reproductive Endocrinology
• Andrology
• Public Health

Background:

• Male infertility is a significant global health concern.
• Understanding etiological profiles is crucial for targeted interventions.
• Previous studies in Dhaka city have not comprehensively addressed male infertility factors.

Purpose of the Study:

• To determine the etiological profile of male infertility in Dhaka city.
• To identify prevalent risk factors and clinical conditions associated with male infertility.
• To provide data for public health strategies aimed at male reproductive health.

Main Methods:

• A cross-sectional study was conducted on 87 male infertility patients in Dhaka city.
• Data collected included patient demographics, medical history, lifestyle factors, hormonal levels, and semen analysis.
• Etiological factors were identified through clinical examination and laboratory investigations.

Main Results:

• The majority of patients were aged 21-30 years with 6-10 years of marriage duration.
• Common etiological factors included sexually transmitted diseases (40.9%), varicocele (37.3%), low free testosterone (70.1%), and elevated prolactin (58.6%).
• Semen analysis showed high prevalence of abnormal sperm morphology (55.2%), low motility (29.9%), non-motile sperm (31%), oligospermia (41.4%), and azoospermia (6.9%).

Conclusions:

• Sexually transmitted diseases, varicocele, hormonal imbalances, and poor semen quality are major contributors to male infertility in Dhaka.
• Lifestyle factors such as tobacco use, obesity, and malnutrition may play a role.
• Effective management and prevention strategies are needed to address the burden of male infertility in the region.