Effect of Carica papaya fruit pulp extract on biochemical constituents of testis in male albino rats

The present study was carried out to investigate the effect of semi-ripe fruit pulp extract of Carica papaya (seeded and seedless fruits) on male albino Wistar rats. The experimental animals were divided into three groups, One group served as control, Group- II received papaya pulp extract from seeded fruits and Group - III received papaya pulp extract from seedless fruits. Both groups  were orally administered with pulp extract (10ml/kg/body weight) for 60 days. Biochemical analysis of testis after the completion of experimental period on the 20st, 40st and 60st day shows a significant increase in contents of glycogen and cholesterol while a decrease  was observed in protein contents in both experimental groups. These results may indicate that Carica papaya semi-ripe seeded and seedless fruit pulp extract possess antifertility effects.