Ismail, Shaiful Bahari and Bakar, Mohd. Bustamanizan and Nik Hussain, Nik Hazlina and Mohd Noor, Norhayati and Sulaiman, Siti Amrah and Jaafar, Hasnan and Draman, Samsul and Ramli, Roszaman and Wan Yusoff, Wan Zahanim
(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, 2014 (126138).
pp. 1-10.
ISSN 1741-427X
Abstract
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 (750mg)
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 (
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