The effect of shilajit herb on sexual hormonal level in male and female in karbala province
Keywords:
Shilajit, Testosterone, LH, FSH, Estrogen, ProgestogenAbstract
Background: Shilajit is also known as a powerful aphrodisiac and is given for treatment of male sexual disorders. Shilajit has been known to increase serum levels of (testosterone), (LH) and (FSH) in males and (estrogen) and (progesterone) in females in patients after treatment compared to those before treatment.
Objectives: The objective of the current study was to assess the levels of some hormonal parameters (testosterone), (LH) and (FSH) in male and (estrogen) and (progestogen) in female
Materials and Methods: 5 ml of blood was collected from patients and controls utilizing a disposable syringe, put in a plain test tube and coagulated at room temperature (20-25°C) for 15 minutes. The coagulated blood was exposed to centrifugation at 2500 rpm for 15 minutes; serum was then taken and divided into 0.25 ml aliquots in Eppendorf tubes for hormone testing.
Results: Results of hormonal parameters showed that there are significant decrease in the levels of (testosterone), (LH) and (FSH) in male and (estrogen) and (progestogen) in female in before treatment patients in comparison with control group, while notice there are a significant enhancing in the levels of (testosterone), (LH) and (FSH) in male and (estrogen) and (progestogen) in female in after treatment patients in comparison with before treatment patients.
Conclusion: From the current study, it is apparent that bitumen is capable of treating infertility. Additionally, the herb's use can be attempted in small and large animals with stressful climates in order to address infertility. Because of its anti-oxidant properties, an increase in metal content is possible.
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