Relationship between Shukra Sara Purusha with Quality of Semen: A Pilot Study

Dhatu sarata is an excellent state for any particular dhatu (tissue). Shukra dhatu (Reproductive tissue) is one of the seven dhatu reflects reproductive health. Garbhotpadan (reproduction) is main function of Shukra dhatu (Reproductive tissue). Characteristics future of shukra (Semen) is given by ayurvedacharya and this quality of shukra (Semen) said to be best for fertility. Shukta dhatu (Semen) can be correlated with semen. Its quality and quantity affects reproduction and any deformity is lead to infertility in male. Pilot study was conducted to find out relationship between Shukta dhatu sarata and quality of semen. An observational pilot study conducted on apparently healthy volunteers. 30 male volunteers of age group 25-35 yearr were selected and their Shukra dhatu sarata (Supreme quality of Reproductive tissue) were assessed with standard proforma. Then categorized into Uttam (supreme), Madhayama (Moderate) & Hina (Average) sara on the basis of presence number of characteristics. Semen analysis i.e. semen volume, total sperm count, sperm motility is done in laboratory of same individuals. Higher Sperm count, good Sperm motility and high semen volume are found in Uttam Shukradhatusara (Supreme quality of Reproductive tissue) individuals as compare to hina shukradhatusara (Average quality of Reproductive tissue) individuals. It is not possible to come to any conclusion as this was pilot study. Further study should be conducted on large sample size. Short Research Article Sunil et al.; JPRI, 33(60B): 1816-1822, 2021; Article no.JPRI.78026 1817


INTRODUCTION
Dhatusara (Supremacy of body tissue) reflects qualitative and functional status of dhatu (tissue) [1]. In Ayurveda, characteristics of each dhatusara is mentioned and it shows excellent state of same dhatu. Garbhotpadan (reproduction) is main function of Shukra dhatu(Reproductive tissue) [2]. Quality of Shukra dhatu (Reproductive tissue) is mentioned i.e. Stree-priya (liking by opposite gender) Stree-Upbhoga, (enjoy sexual activities) Balavant (having good strength) Apatyabhaj (good progeny) [3]. Quality of semen is very much essential for conception and healthy progeny. Any type of deformity in semen (volume, count, motility of sperm) leads to infertility in male. Further is lead to stressful situation in married life. Main purpose of present study to make awareness regarding reproductive health. Pilot study was conducted to find out relationship between Shukra dhatusarata and quality of semen.

Aim and Objectives
 To find relationship between Shukra dhatusara purusha and quality of semen  To Assess Shukra dhatusarata in apparently healthy Individuals,  To assess semen analysis (semen volume sperm count and sperm motility) of different shukra dhatusarata individuals.

MATERIALS AND METHODS
This observational pilot study was conducted on 30 healthy male volunteers of different Shukra dhatusara to analysis quality of semen.

Sampling Technique
Purposive sampling.
o Shukra dhatusarata was assessed with standard proforma. Questionnaires are based on characteristics are given in Ayurved samhita.
• It was done in laboratory.
Collection of Semen: volunteer must had to abstinence of at least 3 days, sample was collected by masturbation method in dry, sterile, plastic container. Semen volume, Sperm count and Sperm motility were analyzed.

OBSERVATIONS
A total of 30 male volunteers were participated in the study.

STATISTICAL ANALYSIS AND RESULTS
Parsons's correlation test was applied to know relationship between relationship between shukra dhatusara purusha with quality of semen.  Their pelvic region is broad and they are dear to females. They enjoy females .They are strong, achieve happiness, wealth, health, money, felicitation and children [11].  These individual have Snigdha (unctuousness), Samahata (compact) white teeth and nails. They have strong sex desires and are fertile [12].

Semen
Semen is a white or gray fluid that contains spermatozoa. It is the collection of fluid from testes, seminal vesicles, prostate gland & bulbourethral glands. Semen is discharged during sexual act and the process of discharge of semen is called ejaculation. Testis contributes sperms. The prostate secretion gives milky appearance to semen. And the secretion gives milky appearance to semen. And the secretions from seminal vesicle and Bulbourethral glands provide mucoid consistency to semen. At the time of ejaculation, human semen is liquid in nature. Immediately it coagulates and after some time it undergoes a secondary liquefaction. The fibrinogen secreted by seminal vesicle is converted into a weak coagulum by the clotting enzymes, Secreted by the prostate gland. The coagulum is liquefying after about 30 minutes as it lysed by fibrinolysin. Fibrinolysin is the activated form of profibrinolysin produce from prostate gland. When semen ejaculates; the sperm are non-motile due to the viscosity of the coagulum. When coagulum dissolves, the sperms become motile [13].

Properties of semen [14]
 Specific gravity -1.028.  Volume-2-6 ml. per ejaculation.  Reactionit is alkaline with pH of 7.5. The alkalinity is due to the secretion from prostate gland.

Composition of semen [15]
Semen contains 10% sperms and 90% of fluid part which is called seminal plasma. The seminal plasma contains the product from seminal vesicle and prostate gland. It also has small number of secretions from the mucus glands, particularly the Bulbourethral gland.
Semen examination is an integral part of the evaluation of the infertility. As a result of relative simplicity semen examination is often requested before the complicated and expensive examinations of females. Repeat examination should be done if once it is found to be abnormal.

Discussion on Statistical Analysis and Result
Parsons's correlation test was applied to know relationship between relationships between shukra dhatusara purusha with quality of semen i.e. Semen volume, sperm count & sperm motility.
Test is significant there is relationship between characteristics of Shukra dhatusara and Semen volume, sperm count & sperm motility.
As discussed earlier, Shukra Dhatusarata is reflection of supreme quality and function of shukra dhatu. Shukravaha strotas can be correlated to that of Male Reproductive system. Quality of Shukra dhatu described in Samhita is similar to that of semen. Best quality of both is responsible for new offspring i.e. reproduction. Hence Shukra dhatu can be correlated with semen on the basis of their same quality and function.
Semen volume is seen more in Uttam shukra dhatusara individuals that reflects Bahal (abundant) quality of shukra dhatu. Less volume is seen in Hina shukradhatu sara individuals due to average quality shukra dhatu. Sperm count and sperm motility were found in higher range in uttam shukra dhatusara individuals as compare to madhyam and hina shukra dhatusara individuals. That reflects average quality of semen and shukra dhatu in hina shukra dhatusara individuals.

Table 9. Semen analysis testing
The WHO has provided normal limits of reference for semen analysis. The values mentioned in the chart below represent the accepted 5th percentile for the parameters measured [16].

CONSENT
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ETHICAL APPROVAL
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Authors like to thank the Trustee, Parul University, Dr. Hemant Toshikhane, Dean Faculty of Ayurved, Parul University for providing facilities. Authors also thank faculties and post graduate students of department of Kriya Sharir, Parul Institute of Ayurved for kind support.