Comparison on the Effects and Safety of Tualang Honey and Tribestan in Sperm Parameters, Erectile Function, and Hormonal Profiles among Oligospermic Males
Joint Authors
Jaafar, Hasnan
Ismail, Shaiful Bahari
Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan
Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina
Norhayati, Mohd Noor
Sulaiman, Siti Amrah
Draman, Samsul
Ramli, Roszaman
Wan Yusoff, Wan Zahanim
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-10, 10 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2014-11-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
10
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Introduction.
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 (P<0.001), motility (P=0.015) and morphology (P=0.008) was seen in Tualang honey group.
In Tribestan group, a significant increment of mean sperm concentration (P=0.007), and morphology (P=0.009) was seen.
No significant differences of sperm concentration, motility, and morphology were seen between Tualang honey and Tribestan group and similar results were also seen in erectile function and hormonal profile.
All safety profiles were normal and no adverse event was reported.
Conclusion.
Tualang honey effect among oligospermic males was comparable with Tribestan in improving sperm concentration, motility, and morphology.
The usage of Tualang honey was also safe with no reported adverse event.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Ismail, Shaiful Bahari& Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan& Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina& Norhayati, Mohd Noor& Sulaiman, Siti Amrah& Jaafar, Hasnan…[et al.]. 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،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Ismail, Shaiful Bahari…[et al.]. 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 No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-10.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Ismail, Shaiful Bahari& Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan& Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina& Norhayati, Mohd Noor& Sulaiman, Siti Amrah& Jaafar, Hasnan…[et al.]. 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. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-10.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1035097
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1035097