Comparison on the Effects and Safety of Tualang Honey and Tribestan in Sperm Parameters, Erectile Function, and Hormonal Profiles among Oligospermic Males

Comparison on the Effects and Safety of Tualang Honey and Tribestan in Sperm Parameters, Erectile Function, and Hormonal Profiles among Oligospermic Males

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This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tualang honey on sperm parameters, erectile function, and hormonal and safety profiles. Methodology. A randomized control trial was done using Tualang honey (20 grams) and Tribestan (750mg) over a period of 12 weeks. Sperm parameters including sperm c...

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Main Authors: Ismail, Shaiful Bahari (Author), Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan (Author), Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina (Author), Mohd Noor, Norhayati (Author), Sulaiman, Siti Amrah (Author), Jaafar, Hasnan (Author), Draman, Samsul (Author), Ramli, Roszaman (Author), Wan Yusoff, Wan Zahanim (Author)
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Language:English
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2014.
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R5-920 Medicine (General)
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Summary:This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of Tualang honey on sperm parameters, erectile function, and hormonal and safety profiles. Methodology. A randomized control trial was done using Tualang honey (20 grams) and Tribestan (750mg) over a period of 12 weeks. Sperm parameters including sperm concentration, motility, and morphology were analyzed and erectile function was assessed using IIEF-5 questionnaire. Hormonal profiles of testosterone, FSH, and LH were studied. The volunteers were randomized into two groups and the outcomes were analyzed using SPSS version 18. Results. A total of 66 participants were involved. A significant increment of mean sperm concentration (

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