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Area of Science:

  • Reproductive biology
  • Trace element analysis
  • Andrology

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  • Semen analysis is crucial for male fertility assessment.
  • The role of trace elements like copper in seminal fluid is not fully understood.
  • Ejaculate composition can vary across different fractions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the characteristics of ejaculate splits.
  • To determine the origin of copper release into semen.
  • To correlate copper levels with sperm quality in ejaculate fractions.

Main Methods:

  • Standard semen analysis techniques were employed.
  • Atomic absorption spectrophotometry was used for copper quantification.
  • Ejaculates were divided into three fractions for analysis.

Main Results:

  • Sperm motility was highest in the first ejaculate split and decreased sequentially.
  • Copper concentration was highest in the first split (29 µg%) and lower in subsequent splits (23 µg% and 22 µg%).
  • These findings suggest a differential release of copper throughout the reproductive tract.

Conclusions:

  • Copper is released from multiple sites within the male reproductive tract.
  • The first ejaculate fraction contains the highest concentration of copper.
  • Understanding copper distribution aids in comprehending its role in male reproductive physiology.