Male infertility. Male infertility
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: Capsule 500 mg including Carob (Ceratonia Siliqua L) three times a day for 12 weeks. Intervention 2: Intervention group 2: Capsule 500 mg including Ginseng three
Sponsors
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Male
Age
18 Years to 40 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Age of 18 to 40 years Primary infertile men Abnormality of at least one parameter of semen Body mass index less than 30
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Chromosomal abnormalities, testicular insufficiency, varicocele, cryptorchidism Chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney disease, infectious diseases, genital tract infection, or thyroid dysfunction Using drug or alcohol Using medications that disrupt spermatogenesis (methotrexate, nitrofurantoin, colchicine and chemotherapy) Use of pituitary suppressants (testosterone, GnRh analogues) or anti-androgens (cimetidine, spironolactone) Taking drugs result in ejaculation failure (alpha-blockers, antidepressants, phenothiazide) Taking drugs result in erection dysfunction (beta-blockers, thiazide diuretics, metoclopramides) Taking drugs such as anabolic steroids, cannabis, heroin or cocaine History of surgical procedures on the testes Contact with pesticides, heavy metals and solvents Use of antioxidant supplements in the last three months Intense physical activity Having a slimming diet
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Assessing the spermogram parameters. Timepoint: 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By laboratory test.;Assessing sexual function. Timepoint: 12 weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: By history taking. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactDr Seyedeh Zahra Masoumi
Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed