Evaluation of semen quality among men from the southeastern Poland in 2003–2013
Journal Title: Ginekologia i Położnictwo medical project - Year 2016, Vol 4, Issue 42
Abstract
Introduction. The problem of infertility in Poland affects about 1.5 million pairs. It is estimated that the male factor is responsible for 40–60% of reproductive disorders. Over recent years, there has been a decline in sperm quality. This phenomenon may be the result of external factors, such as stress, poor testicular thermoregulation, exposure to heavy metals and xenoestrogens, alcohol consumption, smoking and drug use. Aim. Analysis of sperm parameters of patients Ab ovo in the Family Health Center in Lublin in 2003–2013. Material and methods. The study included 4,235 men diagnosed for infertility in the years 2003–2013. Semen parameters were evaluated according to the guidelines of the World Health Organization. Results. The analysis showed a statistically significant decreasing trend for concentration and normal sperm morphology. The average concentration of sperm in the age group 18– 29 years decreased from 42.31 million per ml in 2003 to 23.80 million per ml in 2013. In the age group 30–40 years, the average concentration decreased from 47.05 million per ml in 2003 to 24.17 million per ml in 2013. The average percentage of valid forms of sperm decreased annually by 2.2665% and 2.3505% for age groups 18–29 years and 30–40 years, respectively. Conclusions. Our results are consistent with the generally observed global trend for a decline in sperm quality.
Authors and Affiliations
Agnieszka Leszcz, Marzena Rzeszowska, Lechosław Putowski, Joanna Tkaczuk-Włach, Grzegorz Polak
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