Epidemiological Study of Male Infertility.
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2012-05
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Advanced male age has been associated with signicant
reductions in pregnancy rates, increased time-to-pregnancy
and increased subfecundity.The present study was aimed
at analyzing the male factor causing infertility and
epidemiological factors in the rural institute situated in the
eastern part of Maharashtra. Aims and Objectives: Study
the profile of male infertility in this rural area over a period
of 20 years and correlate the various factors responsible
for male infertility. Materials and Methods: The present
study comprised of retrospective as well as prospective
analysis of infertility cases over a period of 20 years. Analysis
of the records was done for male factors thoroughly in
relation to age, duration and type of infertility, age at
marriage, addiction. Statistical Evaluation: Statistical
analysis was done in EPI-6 software. Chi square test and
variance analysis was used for analyzing the data.
Observations:The incidence of primary infertility (62.00%)
was higher as compared to secondary infertility (38.00%)
in all the five blocks.The semen analysis reports revealed
that the most affected age group was 31-40 years. The
abnormalities of semen were 35.49%, 86.49% and 53.75%
in smokers, alcoholics and in cases having more than one
addictions respectively. Cases with no addictions were
having the maximum of (82.96%) normozoospermic males.
Conclusions:The relationship between smoking and
alcoholism was evident. Both of these addictions were found
to impair the reproductive functions in male.
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male infertility, addictions, age, epidemiological factors
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Samal S, Gupta U, Dhadwe K, Gupta N K. Epidemiological Study of Male Infertility. Indian Medical Gazette. 2012 May ; 145 (5): 174-180.