Badaruddin A Memon, Khalid Bhatti.
Abnormalities of semen and incidence of azoospermia in sukkur region.
Rawal Med J Jan ;35(2):173-6.

Objective: To evaluate various abnormalities of semen and assess azoospermia in Sukkur region of Sindh. Method: Five hundred seven semen samples were analyzed. They were either advised by their clinicians, consultants or out of their self-awareness of semen analysis. Individuals using the facilities available in laboratory for this purpose opted either for masturbation or intercourse. These fresh samples were kept at 370C for ½ an hour for liquefaction. Semen samples were examined within 1 hour. Results: Out of 507 samples, these were age groups: 15-24, n=85, 25-34, n=302, 35-44,n=101, 45-54,n=15, and 55-onwards,(n=4. Various abnormal shapes of spermatozoa were observed and small round headed with short tailed (29%), small-round headed with long tailed (16.56%) and small round headed with short and long tailed spermatozoa (37.28%) were recorded. Predominant abnormal forms of spermatozoa were of small round headed with short and long tailed (n=122) were observed. The total percentage of azoospermia was 17% and major age group affected was (25-34) followed by age group (35-44) and (15-24). Conclusions: It was concluded that 17% of individuals tested were affected by azoospermia. Efforts are to be focused on the determination of the factors causing variations in sperm cells, low count and azoospermia in developing countries. (Rawal Med J 2010;35:173-177).

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