KMCs complete examine finds no proof of decline in semen high quality amongst South Indian males

A complete examine performed by Kasturba Medical College (KMC), a constituent unit of Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), has discovered no proof of decline in semen high quality amongst South Indian males over the previous 17 years.

A launch from MAHE mentioned the discovering stands in distinction to widespread issues a couple of international decline in sperm depend. The examine, revealed within the American Journal of Men’s Health, analysed semen profiles of roughly 12,000 males who visited the college’s andrology lLaboratory for fertility analysis between 2006 and 2022.

As one of many largest and longest research of its type from India, the analysis evaluated key semen parameters together with sperm depend, motility, viability, and sperm construction. Statistical evaluation revealed no important adjustments over the time, suggesting that the much-debated international pattern of declining semen high quality will not be universally relevant.

KMC Manipal dean Anil Bhat emphasised the importance of the analysis and mentioned: “Long-term information on this space of science is uncommon and intensely beneficial in counselling sufferers. This examine represents a big contribution to our understanding of male reproductive well being within the Indian context.”

MAHE Pro Vice-Chancellor Sharath Rao mentioned: “This examine exemplifies MAHE’s dedication to high-quality, data-driven analysis addressing public well being issues. The collaboration with the University of Münster reinforces our imaginative and prescient of world partnerships in advancing fertility care.”

Satish Adiga, who led the analysis group and is the top of the Centre of Excellence in Clinical Embryology, said: “Our information present sturdy reassurance that there isn’t a alarming decline in semen high quality amongst males from southern states of India. While male infertility stays a rising concern, our findings point out that different elements, quite than a time-related fall in sperm high quality, could also be contributing to infertility traits.”

“This long-term dataset from India is scientifically vital. It challenges the notion of a common sperm disaster and highlights the significance of regional information in understanding male reproductive well being,” mentioned Stefan Schlatt, co-author and director of Centre for Reproductive Medicine and Andrology, Münster, Germany.

The analysis group included Meitei, Dhakshanya, Shubhashree from KMC and different collaborators.