Comparison on the effects and safety of Tualang honey and Tribestan in sperm parameters, erectile function, and hormonal profiles among oligospermic males

Ismail, Shaiful Bahari and Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan and Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina and Mohd. Noor, Norhayati and Sulaiman, Siti Amrah and Jaafar, Hasnan and Draman, Samsul and Ramli, Roszaman and Wan Yusoff, Wan Zahanim (2014) Comparison on the effects and safety of Tualang honey and Tribestan in sperm parameters, erectile function, and hormonal profiles among oligospermic males. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2014. pp. 126138-1. ISSN 1741-427X

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Abstract

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 (

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5011/41339
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Tualang honey, tribestan, sperm
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RM Therapeutics. Pharmacology
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Medicine
Depositing User:	SR NUR FARHANA LATFI
Date Deposited:	13 Feb 2015 16:38
Last Modified:	24 May 2018 13:17
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/41339

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