Abstract
Male and female infertility is a global major health problem. Approximately 15% of couples of a reproductive age are unable to achieve the desired pregnancy within 12 months, despite daily unprotected sexual intercourse, and about 10% of infertilities have no specific reason worldwide. Currently, many researchers are interested to investigate the use of natural remedies for preventive and curative purposes of infertility. This review brings together some of the data on the nutritional characteristics of the date palm and its different parts on fertility outcomes and critically evaluates the past and recent literature relevant to the consumption of date fruit against infertility-related problems. Due to its antioxidant potential, dates are considered a functional treatment for reducing the risks of infertility. In males, the date palm has a potent effect on the reproductive parameters including hormonal levels and seminal vesicle parameters as well as sperm motility, count, and viability; whereas, in females, it shows a convincing effect on reproductive parameters including oogenesis process, strengthening of oocytes, regulation of hormones, strengthening of pregnancy, reduction of the need for labor augmentation, and postpartum hemorrhage prevention.
Highlights
Infertility is defined as the inability of any couple having a pregnancy within 12 months of sexual intercourse after the use of protection measures [1]
It can be concluded that date fruit, its various parts (DPP, date pit, leaf), and extract contain many beneficial components that play a vital role in fertility
This review mainly focuses on information regarding dates and their favorable impact on male and female fertility as it is an effective nutritious plant that is accessible
Summary
Infertility is defined as the inability of any couple having a pregnancy within 12 months of sexual intercourse after the use of protection measures [1]. It affects one in six couples and is recognized as a major health problem [2]. More than 186 million women suffer from infertility disorders [3]. Infertility affects millions of people all over the world. Infertility rates are higher in other parts of the world, such as Eastern and Central Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, Central, and South Asia, where they might exceed 30% [3]. 15% of couples of a reproductive age are unable to achieve the desired pregnancy [5]
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