Effects of date fruit (Phoenix dactylifera) on sperm cell morphology and reproductive hormonal profiles in cypermethrin-induced male infertility in Wister rats

Abstract The current study was designed to assess the ameliorative and potential adverse effects of date fruit extracts (Phoenix dactylifera) on cypermethrin-induced male infertility. conducted in two phases using adult Wistar rats (n = 42). first phase a single oral dose toxicity ascertain suitability extract cypermethrin at 250 mg/kg 60 mg/kg, respectively. second assessed fruits At termination experiment, semen collected by epididymal extraction for assessment sperm abnormalities, motility, mass activity, pH, percentage live. We also serum samples testosterone follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) profiling. Collected data were subjected statistical analysis. group administered only showed decrease live, activity an increase total abnormalities over control while exposed increased control. results combined administration separate consistently reduced anatomically abnormal cells general improvement motility activity. Additionally, FSH levels significantly (p