Evaluation of the effect of Citrus limonum Seeds on Testosterone and Sperm Morphology

There’s a rapid increase inpopulation expansion across the world and the current status is alarming particularly in countries that are developing or those that are under developed. The threatening effect can be observed on resources that supports life on earth, which may lead to certain adverse effect like rise in poverty, depletion of natural resources, infectious diseases, epidemics, health and nutrition problemsetc. To combat this fertility regulation in both males and femalesmakes an important issue of concern for better reproductive health. Contraceptive methodfor controlled conception is preferred to avoid the risk. In this study the seed extract of Citrus limonum is investigated for its antifertility potential.The extract administered at a higher dose level for 60 days showed considerable reduction in the level of circulating testosterone. The aim of this study is to highlight the effect of Citrus limonum seed potential acting as a source of male fertility regulation agent.