Prospective Analysis On The Effect Of Botanical Medicine (Tribulus Terristrus) On Serum Testosterone Level And Semen Parameters In Males With Unexplained Infertility
Sameh Saleh (EG), Mohamed Roaiah (EG), Yasser Elkhayat (EG), Mohamed Abd El Salam (EG)
[Saleh] Cairo University, [Roaiah] Cairo University, [Elkhayat] Cairo University, [Abd El Salam] Cairo University
Objectives: We evaluated role of tribulus terristrus in male with unexplained infertility and its effect on serum testosterone and semen parameters. Patients and Methods: Thirty randomized male patients presenting to Andrology out-patient clinic complaining of idiopathic infertility. Interventions: They were given tribulus terristrus (750 mg) in 3 divided doses for 3 months. Main outcome measures: Study of the effect of tribulus terristris had been monitored for its effect on serum testosterone (Total & Free) & LH, as well as it's Impact on semen parameters for those patients. Results: There was no statistically significant difference in the level of testosterone (Total & Free) & LH or semen parameters (sperm concentration or motility or abnormal forms) before & after treatment was observed. Also, There was no statistically significant correlations were observed between testosterone (free & Total) & LH and the semen parameters before and after treatment. Conclusion: It was concluded that Tribulus terrestris was ineffective in the treatment of idiopathic male infertility