Changes in Uterine Fluid Ascorbic Acid Level after Administration of Crude Neem Oil through Various Routes in Albino Rats

Neem oil is a natural product from the seed-kamel of the "wonder tree" Azadirachta indica. In addition to its various applications in the treatment of different ailments, it also possesses spermicidal and post-coital antifertility properties. Therefore, a study was undertaken with a purpose to know its contraceptive effect on the biochemical composition of uterine fluid, which is a composite of secretions from the endometerial gland and serum transudates, which is responsible for making internal biochemical melieu of uterus suitable for sperm Capaciation, fertilization, implantation and as a histotroph for developing blastocyst, uterine contractibility and fertility.