HIGH PREVALENCE OF SEMEN ABNORMALITIES IN AN INDUSTRIAL AREA IN HYDERABAD

Semen analysis is the preliminary investigation for evaluation of male infertility. Spontaneous pregnancy is difcult in couples when male partner has abnormal semen parameters. A lot of physical and environmental factors inuence semen quality. Early identication and addressing of these issues can help resolve the burden of infertility cases. In our study we want to highlight the prevalence of male infertility and their associated etiological factors in an industrial area in Hyderabad. Over 80% of our patients showed abnormal semen analysis results. Asthenozoospermia was the most common abnormality. The recent trends show that 'Male factor infertility' is on rise and it should be treated as a global problem. Increased prevalence of oligozoospermia and asthenozoospermia are contributing towards abnormal semen quality. There are many related factors like cigarette smoking, alcohol consumption, varicocele, and industrial toxin exposure. Prompt diagnosis, proper counselling and removal of these etiological agents will result in improvement of male fertility.