Power Prenatal Supplements for Sperm Quality
Infertility, Male | Spermatogenesis and Semen DisordersMale factor infertility is a leading cause of primary and secondary infertility. Poor sperm quality is defined as having an abnormal semen analysis \[WHO 2020 - https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240030787\]. The effects of supplements (vitamins, minerals, and anti-oxidants) on improving sperm quality are still debated (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30462179). Taking additional supplements to improve sperm quality represent a modifiable risk-factor that would be an easy intervention for patients struggling with male factor infertility. The life cycle of sperm production is estimated at 3 months, so any intervention would require a 3 month course to see its full effect.
The investigators hypothesize that a 90 day course of the "Power Prenatal for Sperm", a male fertility supplement by Bird\&Be (https://birdandbe.com/the-power-prenatal-for-sperm) will improve sperm quality based on semen analysis results prior to, and after taking the supplements.
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Participation Requirements
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Sex:
MALE -
Eligible Ages:
18 to 45
Participation Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Male
* Age 18-45 years old
* Experiencing infertility
* A recent semen analysis confirming low count, motility or morphology (at least 1 of 3) - within last 3 months
1. Low concentration: \< 15 Million / mL
2. Low Motility: Progessive Motility \< 30%
3. Morphology: Strict criteria: Normal forms \< 4% Reference: WHO 2020 6th edition: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240030787
Exclusion Criteria:
* No diagnosed varicocele
* Younger than 18 years old
* Older than 45 years old
* Currently taking any form of antioxidant supplements(in last 3 months) besides a general multivitamin
Study Location
Reproductive Care Centre
Reproductive Care CentreMississauga, Ontario
Canada
Contact Study Team
- Study Sponsored By
- The Bird and Be Co Inc
- Participants Required
- More Information
- Study ID:
NCT05410782