The probable therapeutic effects of date palm pollen in thetreatment of male infertility

Abstract

This study was performed to determine the possible therapeutic effects of Date palm pollen in male infertility. Pollen powder was packed as 500 mg in capsules , and used for treatment of 25 infertile men as 500 mg twice daily for 3 months. The treatment significantly increased serum LH,FSH and testosterone levels . It also significantly increased sperm count and motility . Sexual desire was also significantly increased. Wives of two treated male became pregnant during the treatment period . Pollen of Date palm causes no biochemical and hematological toxicities. As a conclusion it is effective, cheap, and safe therapeutic agent.