Evaluation of Body-Mass Index Value of Alcohol User and Smoker Infertile Men

Authors

  • Goksun Demirel Department of Pharmaceutical Toxicology, Faculty of Pharmacy, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Yusuf Celik Department of Biostatistics, Faculty of Medicine, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey
  • Tulay Irez Department of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Biruni University, Istanbul, Turkey

Keywords:

Male infertility, Alcohol use, Smoking, BMI

Abstract

Infertility impress an approximative,15% of couples globally, mean  at 48.5 million couples. Male factor is found to be nearly  managing for 20-30% of infertility cases and contribute to 50% of cases overall. However, this number can not represent all the regions of the world. Indeed, on a global level, there is a lack of accurate statistics on rates of male infertility. Our report examines in Turkish population  and reports rates of body mass index (BMI) values of alcohol user and smoker male individuals. Data from 308 infertile male patients were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with karyotype anomalies, Y chromosome microdeletions, and absence of vas deferens and / or seminal vesicles were excluded from the study. The patients were classified according to the BMI scores smoke and/or alcohol users were evaluated. Data from 308 infertile male patients were retrospectively reviewed. Patients with karyotype anomalies, Y chromosome microdeletions, and absence of vas deferens and / or seminal vesicles were excluded from the study. The patients were classified according to the BMI scores smoke and/or alcohol users were evaluated. General data were analyzed statistically by chi-square test in SPSS programme. Our calculated data showed that There was no statistically significant difference in BMI values between alcohol and cigarettes users and non-user group.

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Published

15-09-2018

How to Cite

Demirel, G., Celik, Y., & Irez, T. (2018). Evaluation of Body-Mass Index Value of Alcohol User and Smoker Infertile Men. International Journal of Basic and Clinical Studies, 7(2), 61–65. Retrieved from https://www.ijbcs.com/ijbcs/article/view/ijbcs07207

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