Herbal Medicines for Men Infertility
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2023-04
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جامعة الشيخ عبدالله البدري
Abstract
Abstract:
Infertility is a disease of the reproductive system. It makes a person
unable to have children. It can affect a man, a woman, or both. Male
infertility means that a man has a problem with his reproductive system.
It means you cannot start a pregnancy with your female partner.Since
they haven't been able to produce a child despite engaging in frequent,
unprotected sexual activity for a year or longer, nearly one in seven
couples are infertile. Up to half of these partners are affected to some
extent by male infertility.Low sperm production, abnormal sperm
function, or obstructions that impede sperm delivery can all contribute to
male infertility. Male infertility may be brought on by illnesses,
accidents, chronic health issues, lifestyle decisions, and other
factors.Male infertility is a condition that can be stressful and upsetting,
but there are several treatments available.Male infertility is the primary
health issue with economic, psychological, and medical attributions.
Moreover, it is characterized by an inability to produce a sufficient
amount of sperm for the fertilization of an oocyte. Dietary nutrients (DN)
have a great effect on male reproductive potential. Observations have
indicated that adding DN may protect or treat male infertility. This
criticism aims to scrutinize the DN, such as omega-3 fatty acids,
vitamins, minerals, and other phytochemicals, in enhancing the semen
attributes, sperm bioenergetics, and sperm functionality in male
infertility. Diets that are rich in omega-3 fatty acids affect sperm quality
and maintain the sperm membrane and mitochondria stability. An
administration of phytochemicalscaused an escalation in sperm
mitochondrial function and a decrease in oxidative damage.For millions
of couples, not being able to conceive a child is a devastating occurrence
in their lives, and many of them experience personal frustration. Equally
affecting both parties is the issue of infertility in relationships. In many
countries, medicinal plants have been used in combination with other
techniques to address male infertility issues. These herbs are used as
medicines to address erection problems, libido dysfunction, and sexual
atrophy. Herbalism is the primary form of treatment in our healthcare
system and offers infertile couples a therapeutic option that is both cheap
and accessible. Therefore, the majority of the information pertaining to
the beneficial impacts of plant extracts on the mammalian reproductive
system has been summarized in this review.