Table 1.
Characteristics of eligible participants for the study.
| Group I (samples collected directly) (n = 100) | Group II (using IFM at home) (n = 52) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age (year), mean (SD) | 27.3 (4.6) | 27.6 (4.1) |
| Cycle length (d), mean (SD) | 30.4 (6.3) | 27.6 (5.4) |
| Ethnicity | Indian | Indian |
| BMI | ||
| < 18.5, n (%) | 21 (21) | 0 (0) |
| 18.5–24.9, n (%) | 66 (66) | 41 (78.9) |
| 25–29.9, n (%) | 10 (10) | 5 (9.6) |
| > 30, n (%) | 3 (3) | 6 (11.5) |
| Trying to conceive, n (%) | 31 (31) | 52 (100) |
| Time trying to conceive (cycles), n (%) |
< 2, 22 (70.9%) 2–4, 9 (29.1%) |
< 2, 10 (19.2%) 2–4, 12 (23.1%) 4–6, 30 (57.7%) |