The effectiveness of the Macrotermes gilvus termite queen for sperm repair in infertile mice

Abstract

Handling infertility health problems can be done by improving sperm quality. This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of Macrotermes gilvuss termite queen in improving sperm quality in infertile mice due to lead contamination. This study used a post-test only control group design with 6 groups, each group contain 4 termites. Test animals were given lead acetate of 8 mg / kg BW orally for 14 days, then the treatment group was given the termite queen Macrotermes gilvuss, respectively 50, 100, and 200 mg / kg BW for 21 days. Test animals were dissected, then sperm were taken to be analyzed for quality based on concentration, motility, morphology, and sperm viability. Data were analyzed using Oneway ANOVA with LSD test. The results showed the termite queen M. gilvus was effective in repairing sperm based on concentration, motility, morphology, and viability. However, lead did not succeed in damaging the morphology of the sperm so that the administration of the termite queen M. gilvus did not have a significant effect. The termite queen M. gilvus can be an alternative ingredient to improve sperm quality.