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Bihari L Mehra1, Kalanghot P Skandhan2, Buduru S Prasad1
11 Institute for Post Graduate Teaching and Research, Gujarat Ayurved University, Jamnagar, Gujarat - India.
Urologia
|October 3, 2017
Summary
Male infertility is a growing concern, with a study revealing a 45% infertility rate in the examined population. This high rate, characterized by conditions like oligozoospermia and azoospermia, requires further investigation and global comparison.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Andrology
- Ayurvedic Research
Background:
- Global increase in male responsible infertility.
- Need to assess local infertility rates.
Purpose of the Study:
- Evaluate the male infertility rate in a specific region.
- Analyze semen report parameters.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective study of cases from 1989-1993.
- Analysis of 1,17,979 patient records.
- Scrutiny of semen analysis reports.
Main Results:
- Identified a male infertility rate of 45%.
- Prevalence of oligozoospermia (22%), asthenozoospermia (11%), and azoospermia (12%) in patient semen reports.
Conclusions:
- The observed 45% male infertility rate is significantly high.
- Comparison with global data highlights regional concerns.
- Further research is warranted to understand contributing factors.
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