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Human Papilloma Virus In Male Infertility

Completed
Conditions
Male Infertility
Registration Number
NCT07121530
Lead Sponsor
South Valley University
Brief Summary

Infertility is a major health problem worldwide and is estimated to affect 8-12% of couples in the reproductive age group.

Infertility affects both men and women. Male causes for infertility are found in 50% of these couples.

HPV may infect the semen ,allowing it to affect male fertility in a variety of ways.

Detailed Description

WHO defines infertility as the inability to conceive after at least 12 months of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse.

Reduced male fertility can be the result of congenital and acquired urogenital abnormalities, infections of the male accessory glands, increased scrotal temperature (varicocele), endocrine disturbances, genetic abnormalities and immunological factors ,

In 40-60% of cases the only abnormality is the semen analysis and there is no relevant history or abnormality on physical examination and endocrine laboratory testing (idiopathic male infertility).

Semen analysis reveals a decreased number of spermatozoa (oligozoospermia), decreased motility (asthenozoospermia) and many abnormal forms on morphological examination (teratozoospermia). Usually, these abnormalities come together and are described as the OAT-syndrome (oligo-astheno-teratozoospermia).

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common sexually transmitted viruses, and males and females from different regions are generally susceptible.

More than 120 HPV genotypes are known to distribute in the skin and mucous membranes, including the pubic area, oral cavity and perianal region, and can be transmitted through skin contact or any other surface contact related to the genital area.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
Male
Target Recruitment
50
Inclusion Criteria
  • Patients with at least 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse without conception.
  • Patients with genital warts
Exclusion Criteria
  • Hypergonadotropic/hypogonadotropic hypogonadism
  • Azoospermia
  • chromosome abnormalities
  • undescended testis
  • mumps orchitis

Study & Design

Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Study Design
Not specified
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Investigation of Human Papilloma Virus infection in infertile males2 Days

Investigation of Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) infection in infertile males as : all participants in the study made semen analysis and the semen were collected by masturbation after 5-7 days of abstinence. Semen parameters (semen volume, sperm concentration, progressive motility (PR) and rate of normal sperm morphology) were analyzed in a thermostat console after semen liquefaction. then Seminal Detection of HPV antibodies in infertile male by HPV ELISA Kit and also to see its effects on semen parameters in Qena government.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Qina University hospital, South Valley University Hospital

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Qinā, Egypt

Qina University hospital, South Valley University Hospital
🇪🇬Qinā, Egypt

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