Publications by authors named "Aya A Saadeldin"
Indian J Clin Biochem
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Tramadol, a widely used painkiller, may negatively affect male reproductive health, as shown in an observational study of 30 tramadol addicts compared to 30 healthy individuals.
- The study found that tramadol abuse led to decreased sperm quality, lower testosterone levels, and higher prolactin levels, along with increased oxidative stress markers in semen.
- Additionally, correlations were found linking higher tramadol levels in seminal plasma with poorer sperm motility and vitality, as well as lower zinc and selenium levels, suggesting that tramadol may impair male fertility through oxidative damage and hormonal changes.
