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Polyester sling scrotal cover induces oligozoospermia in normal indonesian men

  • Nukman Helwi Moeloek

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Abstract

The objective of this study is to ascertain the effects of polyesther sling scrotal cover on sperm production in healthy Indonesian men. This prospective study consisted of 2 phases, i.e., a control phase and treatment phase trial. Ten normal healthy volunteers used polyester sling scrotal cover all day and night for 24 weeks. Semen was analyzed at a 3-week interval, and clinical chemistry and hematology were monitored at a 12-week interval. The results showed that within 24 weeks sperm concentration, percentage of normal sperm morphology, and sperm velocity decreased to below normal range in all subjects. We concluded that polyester sling scrotal cover can suppress sperm production to oligospermia in Indonesian men. Not a single subject achieved azoospermia, as compared with in Egypt study that showed 100% azoospermia in 14 men.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)225-230
Number of pages6
JournalMedical Journal of Indonesia
Volume4
Issue number4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Oct 1995

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

  • Electrostatic field
  • Fertility
  • Male contraception
  • Polyester sling
  • Spermatogenesis
  • Thermoregulation

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