True corrected seminal fructose in male infertility in Nigerians a preliminary study

Abstract

The function of the seminal vesicle is important for fertility. Lowlevel of true corrected seminal fructose has been observed in hypofunction of the seminal vesicles and has been related to male infertility. In Nigeria, published studies on seminal fluid analyses have so far excluded information on seminal fructose. To prospectively determine the true corrected seminal fructose values in Nigerians as it may serve as a cheaper and available alternative for assessing seminal vesicle function, and for overall evaluation, inmale infertility inNigeria. The subjects included patients and volunteers. Seminal fluid collection and analysis were done using theWHO standards. Serum testosterone was also measured in all subjects. Correlation was testedwith the student “t” test and the level significancewas p 0.67). In our environment, true corrected seminal fructosemay be of value in the evaluation of infertility as a biologicalmarker for androgen activity in the reproductive tract, and of seminal vesicular function. Keywords: True corrected seminal fructose,male infertility