Abstract

ANTIFERTILITY IMPACT OF NEEM ON EPIDIDYMAL SPERM OF MICE

Gaurav M. Prajapati*, Dipak B. Khillare*, Mansi S. Pandit, Tejal H. Date and Tushar B. Bargaje

ABSTRACT

About 90% of the world’s contraceptive users are women. This gender-based usage has occurred due to the emphasis of family planning programs and contraception research. Condom, vasectomy and withdrawal are the only male contraception devices available with less assurance for men. For new male contraceptive to have an impact, they must be acceptable to both men and women, as well as effective. A hormonal method will likely come to the market within the next few years. It is necessary to use biologically active botanical substances or fertility-regulating agents of plant origin which are ecofriendly.

Keywords: fertility, neem, contraception, epididymis, SEM, sperm.