Abstract
The semen quality of 479 men in infertile marriages, who attended the infertility clinic of OOUTH, Sagamu between May 2004 and April 2009 were analyzed. The semen samples were physically examined, microscopically analyzed and aerobically cultured. The result showed that out of 51.5% oligospermic cases recorded, 39.8% could be classified severe. Cryptozoospermia were diagnosed in 72 (15%) cases. Bacteriospermia and Necrozoospermia were found in 149 and 6 cases respectively. The predominant organism isolated was Staphylococcus aureus (50.32%) while Neisseria gonorrhoea was isolated in only 2 cases. Highest infection of 62.4% was noticed among the group with 1% - 19% motility. From the studied population, 8.8% were azoospermic. The commonest morphological defects were pin and ragged heads (48%). It is therefore obvious that the assessment of semen quality remains one of the important steps in infertility interventions.
Highlights
The coming together of a man and a woman in marriage in the Nigerian socio-cultural context is primarily for procreation
The predominant organism isolated was Staphylococcus aureus (50.32%) while Neisseria gonorrhoea was isolated in only 2 cases
Highest infection of 62.4% was noticed among the group with 1% - 19% motility
Summary
The coming together of a man and a woman in marriage in the Nigerian socio-cultural context is primarily for procreation. Anxiety sets in when this is not achieved within a stipulated period of time. It is often followed by emotional stress and domestic strife. It creates social strains with friends, family members and colleagues [1, 2]. Infertility in the general context is described as a situation where a couple does not succeed in achieving pregnancy in spite of unprotected sexual intercourse over a period of 12 months [2,4]. The woman bears the blame of infertile marriages, especially when the man is able to achieve normal erection and ejaculation. Since the quality of seminal fluid cannot be physically assessed, intervention of the medical laboratory is often sought
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