A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?

Introduction: Semen analysis is considered the most important indicator of male infertility. Studies demonstrated that semen quality has declined in the past decades. Factors such as age, smoking, occupation and lifestyle could affect semen quality dramatically. Objectives: To analyze factors...

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Main Authors:	Abd. Wahab, Azantee Yazmie, Ramli, Roszaman, Zainuddin, Ahmad Murad, Mohd Yatim, Hayati, Md. Ariffin, Norsina
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Language:	English
Published:	Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia 2010
Subjects:	RG Gynecology and obstetrics
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spelling	iium-17992012-02-03T08:07:10Z http://irep.iium.edu.my/1799/ A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend? Abd. Wahab, Azantee Yazmie Ramli, Roszaman Zainuddin, Ahmad Murad Mohd Yatim, Hayati Md. Ariffin, Norsina RG Gynecology and obstetrics Introduction: Semen analysis is considered the most important indicator of male infertility. Studies demonstrated that semen quality has declined in the past decades. Factors such as age, smoking, occupation and lifestyle could affect semen quality dramatically. Objectives: To analyze factors associated with semen quality among men who came for fertility treatment at IIUM Fertility Centre, Kuantan, Pahang. Methodology: A retrospective review of data on semen quality collected in a single laboratory from 2006 to 2009 according to World Health Organization guidelines. The sperm concentration, volume of seminal fluid, and the percentage of motile sperm were analyzed from the first semen sample of 480 men who underwent seminal fluid analysis (SFA). The results were divided into four groups; azoospermia (n=33), severe oligozoospermia (n=53), mild- moderate oligozoospermia (n=70) and normal count (n=324). Factors associated with the semen quality were also analyzed. Results: 30% of the subjects has low sperm count (n= 156/480). There was a decline in sperm quality with an increasing trend of azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, and oligozoospermia; and reducing trend of normozoospermia in the study period. The men’s age was a significant factor for a decline in sperm count (p=0.005) and motility (p=0.001) while smoking has decreased the sperm count in oligozoospermia (p=0.034). Conclusion: It appears that there is a decline in semen quality for men seeking treatment at IIUM fertility centre. Age and smoking are the most significant factors associated with reduced semen quality. Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia 2010 Article PeerReviewed application/pdf en http://irep.iium.edu.my/1799/1/A_Decline_in_sperm_quality_among_men.pdf Abd. Wahab, Azantee Yazmie and Ramli, Roszaman and Zainuddin, Ahmad Murad and Mohd Yatim, Hayati and Md. Ariffin, Norsina (2010) A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend? Malaysian Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology, 8 (19). p. 80. ISSN 0128-6013 http://www.ogsm.org.my/mjog.php
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spellingShingle	RG Gynecology and obstetrics Abd. Wahab, Azantee Yazmie Ramli, Roszaman Zainuddin, Ahmad Murad Mohd Yatim, Hayati Md. Ariffin, Norsina A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?
description	Introduction: Semen analysis is considered the most important indicator of male infertility. Studies demonstrated that semen quality has declined in the past decades. Factors such as age, smoking, occupation and lifestyle could affect semen quality dramatically. Objectives: To analyze factors associated with semen quality among men who came for fertility treatment at IIUM Fertility Centre, Kuantan, Pahang. Methodology: A retrospective review of data on semen quality collected in a single laboratory from 2006 to 2009 according to World Health Organization guidelines. The sperm concentration, volume of seminal fluid, and the percentage of motile sperm were analyzed from the first semen sample of 480 men who underwent seminal fluid analysis (SFA). The results were divided into four groups; azoospermia (n=33), severe oligozoospermia (n=53), mild- moderate oligozoospermia (n=70) and normal count (n=324). Factors associated with the semen quality were also analyzed. Results: 30% of the subjects has low sperm count (n= 156/480). There was a decline in sperm quality with an increasing trend of azoospermia, severe oligozoospermia, and oligozoospermia; and reducing trend of normozoospermia in the study period. The men’s age was a significant factor for a decline in sperm count (p=0.005) and motility (p=0.001) while smoking has decreased the sperm count in oligozoospermia (p=0.034). Conclusion: It appears that there is a decline in semen quality for men seeking treatment at IIUM fertility centre. Age and smoking are the most significant factors associated with reduced semen quality.
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author	Abd. Wahab, Azantee Yazmie Ramli, Roszaman Zainuddin, Ahmad Murad Mohd Yatim, Hayati Md. Ariffin, Norsina
author_facet	Abd. Wahab, Azantee Yazmie Ramli, Roszaman Zainuddin, Ahmad Murad Mohd Yatim, Hayati Md. Ariffin, Norsina
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title	A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?
title_short	A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?
title_full	A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?
title_fullStr	A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?
title_full_unstemmed	A decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the State of Pahang: is this a worrying trend?
title_sort	decline in sperm quality among men seeking fertility treatment in the state of pahang: is this a worrying trend?
publisher	Obstetrical & Gynaecological Society of Malaysia
publishDate	2010
url	http://irep.iium.edu.my/1799/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/1799/ http://irep.iium.edu.my/1799/1/A_Decline_in_sperm_quality_among_men.pdf
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