Studying the effect of adding autologous platelet rich plasma to the human semen on the sperm motility

Abstract

Background
Although there is no information on its effect on semen parameters, plasma rich in platelets
(PRP) have been utilized for healing processes, maxillary oral surgery, and plastic surgery;
nevertheless, there is no information on its usage in andrology.
Aim: To investigate the effect of adding autologous platelet rich plasma to the human semen on sperm parameters.
Material and method: The current experimental trial study has included 100 semen samples. The study was established in the High Institute for Infertility diagnosis and Assisted
Reproductive Technologies from November/2020 to June /2021. Ejaculated semen sample were obtained by masturbation. Semen samples after doing semen analysis were divided to two equal portions, the first one without adding autologous platelet rich plasma and the second portion with adding directly autologous platelet rich plasma 2%. Assessment of sperm count, concentration, motility and morphology according to WHO.
Result: There was highly significant rise in total motility, progressive motility grade A + B,
progressive motility grade A, progressive motility grade B and non-progressive motility % (p <
0.001). There was also highly significant rise in total progressive motile sperm/ concentration
and total progressive motile sperm/ejaculate (p < 0.001).
Conclusion: Autologous platelet rich plasma (PRP) has been effectively improving the human
sperm motility.