Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study
Objectives: This study assesses the pattern of semen analysis results in male partners of infertile couples at Gimbie Adventist Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study on 131 semen samples of male partners of infertile couples was conducted at Gimbie Adventis...
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| description | Objectives: This study assesses the pattern of semen analysis results in male partners of infertile couples at Gimbie Adventist Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study on 131 semen samples of male partners of infertile couples was conducted at Gimbie Adventist Hospital from 5 September 2021 to 5 October 2021. All semen samples were processed and analyzed according to methods and standards outlined by the World Health Organization laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen 2010. The data were coded and entered into EpiData version 3.1, and then cleaned and exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS for Windows version 25) for analysis. The results were presented in tables, figures, and charts. Results: The age of study participants ranges from 20 to 65 years with a mean age of 30.2 ± 8.1 years. Sperm cell count, morphology, total motility, and vitality below the World Health Organization reference level were found in 48.9%, 27.5%, 43.5%, and 67.2% of the analyzed samples, respectively. Low power of hydrogen and high viscosity were observed in 31.3% and 16.8% of the semen samples, respectively. The majority, 84%, had one or more abnormal semen analysis parameters. Asthenozoospermia (43.5%), necrozoospermia (25.2%), oligozoospermia (24%), azoospermia (24%), and oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (25.2%) were the severe forms of abnormal semen analysis findings detected in this study. The decline in sperm cell morphology and motility were noticed after the age of 31–34 years. Conclusion: In this study, both sperm quantity and quality were more affected when compared to similar studies. Only 16% of analyzed samples had normal semen parameters. Given this finding, identifying risk factors and introducing advanced diagnostic modalities for the workup of male infertility in the study area are highly recommended. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b8d22aedb75f4344afba03de4914bfab2022-12-21T23:52:27ZengSAGE PublishingSAGE Open Medicine2050-31212022-03-011010.1177/20503121221088100Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional studyTemesgen Tilahun0Rut Oljira1Ayantu Getahun2Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, EthiopiaDepartment of Public Health, Institute of Health Sciences, Wollega University, Nekemte, EthiopiaObjectives: This study assesses the pattern of semen analysis results in male partners of infertile couples at Gimbie Adventist Hospital, Western Ethiopia, 2021. Methods: A retrospective cross-sectional study on 131 semen samples of male partners of infertile couples was conducted at Gimbie Adventist Hospital from 5 September 2021 to 5 October 2021. All semen samples were processed and analyzed according to methods and standards outlined by the World Health Organization laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen 2010. The data were coded and entered into EpiData version 3.1, and then cleaned and exported to Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS for Windows version 25) for analysis. The results were presented in tables, figures, and charts. Results: The age of study participants ranges from 20 to 65 years with a mean age of 30.2 ± 8.1 years. Sperm cell count, morphology, total motility, and vitality below the World Health Organization reference level were found in 48.9%, 27.5%, 43.5%, and 67.2% of the analyzed samples, respectively. Low power of hydrogen and high viscosity were observed in 31.3% and 16.8% of the semen samples, respectively. The majority, 84%, had one or more abnormal semen analysis parameters. Asthenozoospermia (43.5%), necrozoospermia (25.2%), oligozoospermia (24%), azoospermia (24%), and oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (25.2%) were the severe forms of abnormal semen analysis findings detected in this study. The decline in sperm cell morphology and motility were noticed after the age of 31–34 years. Conclusion: In this study, both sperm quantity and quality were more affected when compared to similar studies. Only 16% of analyzed samples had normal semen parameters. Given this finding, identifying risk factors and introducing advanced diagnostic modalities for the workup of male infertility in the study area are highly recommended.https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221088100 |
| spellingShingle | Temesgen Tilahun Rut Oljira Ayantu Getahun Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study SAGE Open Medicine |
| title | Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study |
| title_full | Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study |
| title_fullStr | Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study |
| title_full_unstemmed | Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study |
| title_short | Pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in Western Ethiopia: Retrospective cross-sectional study |
| title_sort | pattern of semen analysis in male partners of infertile couples in western ethiopia retrospective cross sectional study |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1177/20503121221088100 |
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