Abstract

IN VITRO TOXICOLOGY STUDY: TO STUDY TOXIC EFFECT OF ANTI- BIOTIC ON MALE FERTILITY

DRx. Sourabh V. Naik*

Abstract

Reproduction is essential for survival, as it helps maintain population balance in nature. There are two types of reproduction: sexual and asexual. Humans reproduce sexually, which involves the fusion of male gametes (sperm) and female gametes (eggs). For fertilization to occur, high-quality sperm is needed. Various factors can affect male fertility, including pollution, an unhealthy diet, alcohol consumption, smoking, the use of narcotics, certain diseases, disorders, and in some cases, medications like antibiotics. In recent years, the use of antibiotics has increased due to the rise in viral infections. This poses a higher risk of infertility because antibiotics are designed to kill cells, and sperm are one type of cell. Antibiotics do not affect sperm immediately or completely, but over time and with prolonged use, they can have detrimental effects on sperm count and function. In my research, I tested six different types of antibiotics on sperm cells and found that they are capable of killing sperm cells. "Research has shown that prolonged use of antibiotics can reduce sperm quality and function." For this research work I chose 6 higher anti-biotics.

Keywords: Human reproduction, Human Sperm, Female egg, Anti-biotics, Toxicology.