Comparison on the effects and safety of Tualang honey and Tribestan in sperm parameters, erectile function, and hormonal profiles among oligospermic males
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 (750 mg) over a period of 12 weeks. Sperm parameters including sper...
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| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Publishing Corporation
2014
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| Online Access: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/41339/1/Comparison_on_the_Effects_and_Safety_of_Tualang.pdf http://irep.iium.edu.my/41339/ http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2014/126138/ |
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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 (750 mg)
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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