The probable therapeutic effects of date palm pollen in thetreatment of male infertility
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https://doi.org/10.25130/tjphs.2005.1.4.30.35الملخص
This study was performed to determine the possible therapeutic effects of Date palm pollen in male infertility. Pollen powder was packed as 500 mg in capsules , and used for treatment of 25 infertile men as 500 mg twice daily for 3 months. The treatment significantly increased serum LH,FSH and testosterone levels . It also significantly increased sperm count and motility . Sexual desire was also significantly increased. Wives of two treated male became pregnant during the treatment period . Pollen of Date palm causes no biochemical and hematological toxicities. As a conclusion it is effective, cheap, and safe therapeutic agent.
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