COMPARISON OF THE EFFECTS OF TWO DIFFERENT ANTIOXIDANT COMBINATIONS ON
SPERM PARAMETERS
Abstract
Male infertility may be the result of some identifiable conditions
(varicocele, cryptorchidism, hypogonadism, and genetic abnormalities),
but there is no identified cause in 30-40% of infertile men. Studies
show that the use of antioxidants has a beneficial effect on fertility,
especially on sperm quality, and therefore recommended as a potentially
effective treatment for male infertility. However, it is argued that
this treatment is not based on sufficient evidence and has no effect on
the rate of healthy pregnancy. Aim: In this study, two different
antioxidant combinations with different doses and contents were
evaluated in terms of their effect on sperm parameters. Materials and
Methods: A total of 122 patients diagnosed with idiopathic infertility
were enrolled in our multicenter study. The patients were divided into
two different groups: The first group used Proxeed Plus sachets 2x1 and
the second group used Carniact Duo tablets 2x1 for six months. The total
semen volume, total sperm count and concentration, motile sperm count,
and morphological findings of the patients were compared at the end of
the six months. The mean age of the patients participating in the study
was 30.8 ± 6.05 years. No significant difference was found between the
two groups in terms of baseline sperm count. Results: There was a
significant difference between the baseline and sixth-month values of
the patients using both combinations. However, no significant
statistical difference was found between the groups according to the
sixth-month data. Conclusion: The combinations of both antioxidants had
a positive effect on sperm parameters, and the use of different doses
and contents had a similar effect. Keywords: Antioxidants, Infertility,
Vitamins, Spermiogram,