Open AccessSignificant reduction of sperm disomy in six men: effect of traditional Chinese medicine?
Author(s) -
Tempest Helen G.,
Homa Sheryl T.,
Zhai XiaoPing,
Griffin Darren K.
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
asian journal of andrology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 74
eISSN - 1745-7262
pISSN - 1008-682X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1745-7262.2005.00068.x
Subject(s) - sperm , medicine , placebo , traditional chinese medicine , andrology , traditional medicine , gynecology , alternative medicine , pathology
Aim: To test the hypothesis that levels of sperm disomy fell significantly in six men treated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Methods: Fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) was done on the sperm heads of six men before and during treatment by TCM. Results: There was a significant reduction in sperm disomy in all six men. This coincided with TCM treatment. Conclusion: This is the first study reporting a significant reduction in sperm disomy in men over a given time course. The fact that this coincided with TCM treatment is intriguing but no conclusions can be drawn from this until placebo‐controlled clinical trials are implemented.