The Effect of Croton-Oil-Induced Experimental Hemorrhoid Model on Testicular Histology and Some Sperm Parameters

It was aimed to investigate the effects of Croton oil obtained from the Croton Tiglium plant on testicular histology and sperm parameters in male rats in an experimental hemorrhoid model caused by rectal administration. Sixteen male Albino Wistar rats were used for the experimental study. The animals were randomly divided into 2 groups. No treatment was applied to the control group (n=8). In the Croton-oil group (n:8), a hemorrhoid model was created by applying Croton-oil into the rectum with the help of a swab. The rats were sacrificed after 5 days. After sacrifice, testicular tissue samples were fixed with 10% neutral buffered formalin and Bouin's fixative solution for histologic examination. Motility, density, and abnormal sperm rates were determined in sperm samples obtained by puncture of the cauda epididymis. Histologically, it was observed that the lumens of the capillaries between the seminiferous tubules were enlarged in the Croton-oil-treated group, but there was no change in spermatogenic cells, Sertoli cells, and Leydig cells. In sperm analysis, no statistically significant difference was found in motility rate, density, and abnormal sperm rates (p>0.05). It was determined that local venous inflammation caused by Croton oil in the rectal area may have partial effects on the venous structures in the testis, but did not cause any change in sperm parameters.