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

• Main Authors: Ismail, Shaiful Bahari, Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan, Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina, Mohd Noor, Norhayati, Sulaiman, Siti Amrah, Jaafar, Hasnan, Draman, Samsul, Ramli, Roszaman, Wan Yusoff, Wan Zahanim
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2014
• Subjects: R5-920 Medicine (General)
• Online Access: http://eprints.usm.my/38474/1/Comparison_on_the_Effects_and_Safety_of_Tualang_Honey_and_Tribestan_in_Sperm_Parameters.pdf; http://eprints.usm.my/38474/; http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/126138

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 (