Introduction: The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness and safety of photobiomodulation (PBM) in the treatment of male infertility. Methods: We searched Google Scholar, PubMed, and the reference sections of relevant papers published from January 1, 2000 to September 23, 2022. We retrieved all publications related to the impact …
Read More »Laser acupuncture is effective in improving sperm mobility and concentration in men with oligospermia
Introduction: Currently, infertility is a main concern, and it is estimated that 15% of couples are considered infertile. Conventional therapies such as vitamins, antioxidants and supplements have been used widely, but they may not be sufficiently effective. This study evaluated the effect of laser acupuncture on semen parameters in infertile patients …
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Objective: To evaluate the effects of transcutaneous electrical acupoint stimulation on the pregnancy outcome and sperm parameters in patients with idiopathic oligoasthenospermia. Methods: We searched PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CNKI, VIP and Wanfang from inception till January 2020 for randomized controlled trials with the keywords male infertility, oligozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, acupuncture, transcutaneous electrical …
Read More »The Chinese herbal formula Yi Jing Tang improves sperm quality
Objective: To explore the mechanism of Yi Jing Tang improving sperm quality in oligozoospermia patients. Methods: Mouse Leydig cells were divided into five groups: normal control, acrolein-induced oxidative stress (ACR) model control, and low-, medium- and high-dose YJP. The ACR model was established in the latter four groups with 100 μmol/L acrolein, …
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