sub-optimal semen parameters
Conditions
Interventions
Two groups:traditional Chinese medication modified Wuzi Yanzong Pill, Granules of herbal medicine in sachet form. taken by oral two doses per day, 3 months versus placebo
Sponsors
Prince of wales hospital
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 70 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Patients with one or more sub-optimal semen paremeters (Not satisfying WHO reference values in motility, morphology, concentration and total sperm count (any one of them).
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. male infertility due to one testicle had been removed, history of undescended testis, previous chemotherapy, testicular torsion; 2. Patients with azoospermia; 3. Patients with normal WHO (Version 5) in all parameters.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Does WYP improve semen quality in patient with abnormal semen parameters? Are overall parameters improved?; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Does modified WYP alter FSH and free androgen index in men with suboptimal semen parameters?; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactProfessor Li Tin Chiu
Department of Obstetric and Gynaecology, Prince of wales hospital
Outcome results
None listed