SPERMICIDAL EFFECT OF NEEM (Azadirachta indica) EXTRACTS

Angela Cherie G. Aninao, Monte R. Balistoy, Ervin Kleitz P. Gonzales (March 2001)

Philippine Science High School Western Visayas Campus – Department of Science and Technology (DOST-PSHS WVC), Brgy. Bito-on, Jaro, Iloilo City 5000, Philippines

ABSTRACT

This study determined whether or not neem (Azadirachta indica) extracts had an effect on sperm mortality. It was hypothesized that there was o significant difference between the 0%, 5%, 10%, and 15% concentrations of neem extract spermicide on the mortality of sperm. Statistical tools employed in the study were the standard deviation and mean as descriptive statistical tools, and One-Way ANOVA and Scheffe test as inferential statistical tools.

Results showed that neem extracts had a significant effect on sperm mortality at 10% and 15% concentrations and that there was no significant difference between the effectiveness of the 10% and 15% concentrations of neem spermicide.

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