Abstract
Semen analysis is an initial basic step in evaluating and diagnosing male infertility. Multiple risks factors in combination or alone are responsible for abnormal semen parameters. The present study aimed to study certain risk factors and semen parameters of infertile male. It was a descriptive cross-sectional study. We consecutively enrolled 186 male partners of infertile couple who underwent certain risk factors evaluation and semen analysis according to WHO guideline. Multiple risk factors were present like Gulf country migration, smoking, chemical exposure and heat exposure in infertile male partners. Forty six percent of our patients were gulf workers. Eleven percent patients had azoospermia, 27% had abnormal sperm morphology and 23% had <25% motile spermatozoa. Surprisingly 46% of our patients were Gulf country workers and abnormal semen analysis is very important factor for infertility. Large prospective studies need to be carried out involving Gulf migrant workers only.
Highlights
Semen analysis is an initial basic step in evaluating and diagnosing male infertility
In our male dominated society, the blame for infertility goes more to female partners and they suffer from domestic violence, economic deprivation, social neglect, separation and mental trauma.[1,2]
We wanted to look into the patterns of semen parameters and certain risk factors associated with abnormality in male partners of infertile couple in our setting
Summary
Semen analysis is an initial basic step in evaluating and diagnosing male infertility. The present study aimed to study certain risk factors and semen parameters of infertile male. Functional competence of the spermatozoa may be associated with certain semen parameters.[4] Different studies showed that causes of infertility is attributed to female in 1/3rd of cases, male in 1/3rd and unexplained in 1/3rd.[5] Factors like diabetes mellitus, chronic medication and disease, psychological factors, chronic alcohol consumption of alcohol, smoking, adverse occupation, nutritional factors and infections play role.[6,7]. We wanted to look into the patterns of semen parameters and certain risk factors associated with abnormality in male partners of infertile couple in our setting. It will help to understand the real pattern and parameters of investigation
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