Prevalence of Male Infertility with Poor Semen Quality and Correlation with Trace Metal Concentration in and around Chennai, India

K. Palani, A. Abdul Jabbar, N. Jagannathan, S. S. Muthiah, N. Jothi Narendiran

Abstract: Present work carried out to determine the relationship of the concentration of trace metal ions present in seminal plasma with semen parameters and reproductive endocrine function in men in and around Chennai. The semen analysis results revealed that the most affected age group was 31-40 years. The abnormalities of semen were observed high in smokers, alcoholics and non-vegetarians, respectively. Mean value of trace metal ions levels present in seminal plasma were significantly higher in Azoospermia, Asthenozoospermia, Asthenoteratozoospermia, Oligoasthenozoospermia and Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia participants, when compare to Normozoospermia participants and shows adverse effect on male infertility. This study concludes that life style changes and its associated factors have high impact on incidence of male infertility among in and around Chennai population.

Keywords: Sperm, Seminal fluid, Trace metals, Normozoospermia, Azoospermia, Asthenozoospermia, Asthenoteratozoospermia, Oligoasthenozoospermia, Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia

How to Cite?: K. Palani, A. Abdul Jabbar, N. Jagannathan, S. S. Muthiah, N. Jothi Narendiran, "Prevalence of Male Infertility with Poor Semen Quality and Correlation with Trace Metal Concentration in and around Chennai, India", Volume 7 Issue 9, September 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 338-347, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART20191075, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART20191075