[Verification of the effectiveness of the dietary supplementation in infertility treatment]

Pol Merkur Lekarski. 2013 Dec;35(210):347-51.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Fertility problems are observed in a growing number of couples in many countries, including Poland. The treatment of infertile couple should be comprehensive and apart from medical procedures also other factors affecting fertility potential should be taken into account. There is increasing evidence that a properly balanced diet and/or administration of specifically composed supplements may increase the chances of conceiving both naturally as well as in result of assisted reproductive techniques.

The aim of study: Preliminary verification of the effectiveness of vitamin preparation to improve the quality of semen and the number of pregnancies achieved.

Material and methods: In total 28 infertile couples were included to the study. Within 6 months from the start of diet supplementation seminological studies and the assessment of getting pregnant have been conducted.

Results: The consumption of vitamin and mineral ingredients improves sperm quality and increases pregnancy rate.

Conclusions: Dietary supplement may help to conceive by increasing the number and improving sperm motility.

Publication types

  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Dietary Supplements*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / diet therapy*
  • Infertility, Male / diet therapy*
  • Male
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome / epidemiology*
  • Sperm Count
  • Sperm Motility
  • Vitamins / administration & dosage*

Substances

  • Vitamins