Exploring the Male Antifertility Potential of Medicinal Plants: A Comprehensive Review

ABSTRACT

Population growth is one of the biggest issues facing by the globe today, particularly in developing nations where it will certainly have an impact on the environment, public health and the economy. In market numerous birth control methods available, but due to the harmful effects associated with synthetic and allopathic medicines, herbal alternatives are getting more popular due to their lower cost, easier availability and less side effects. Numerous plants have the ability to act as male contraceptives. Research on medicinal plants is being accelerated in an effort to find a male antifertility drug. This review explores the antifertility potential of medicinal plants, focusing on their effects on male reproductive health. There are several studies which highlight the ability of plant-derived compounds to modulate spermatogenesis, alter hormone levels and impact sperm function. This review reveals a concise overview of research publications of the last decade (2014 to 2024) on medicinal plants that have been shown to exhibit antifertility effects in males. This review also provides details on the botanical names, parts used, types of extracts, doses, durations and the potential antifertility effects of medicinal plant observed in males across various animal studies.

KEYWORDS

• Contraception
• Hormone
• Male Antifertility
• Medicinal plants
• Population

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• DOI10.5530/pres.20252092Copy

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