Level of copper in human split ejaculate

Abstract

PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to understand the details of splits of an ejaculate and to locate the origin of release of copper into semen. METHODS: Laboratory methods routinely followed for semen analysis were carried out. Copper was estimated by employing atomic absorption spectrophotometry. RESULTS: First split of ejaculate showed the highest number of motile sperm, the quality of which decreased from first to third. Copper level in splits 1, 2 and 3 was 29, 23 and 22 µg%, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: This study concluded that copper was released from throughout the genital tract.