Table 3.
Comparison of testicular parameters (mean ± SD) between two groups (n = 10)
| Parameter | Control | ODM | % of changes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Testicular volume (mm3) | 1,022.5 ± 51.8 | 1,256.5 ± 42.1* | 22.9 |
| Testicular weight (g) | 1.10 ± 0.06 | 1.35 ± 0 .21* | 22.7 |
| Testes weight/body weight (%) | 0.51 | 0.58 | 0.07 |
| Spermatogonia/ST | 60.2 ± 11.5 | 44.4 ± 10.7* | 26.3 |
| Sertoli cell/ST | 19.1 ± 3.2 | 16.2 ± 1.4* | 14.9 |
| ST/mm2 | 7.38 ± 1.07 | 8.94 ± 1.23* | 21 |
| Leydig cell/mm2 | 990.2 ± 80.5 | 835.1 ± 99.0* | 15.6 |
| ST diameter (μm) | 271.86 ± 23.65 | 241.39 ± 18.44* | 11 |
| Thickness of capsule (μm) | 24.56 ± 3.64 | 18.42 ± 2.10* | 25 |
ST Seminiferous tubule, ODM offspring of diabetic mother
* Parameters showed a significant difference between the two groups (P < 0.05)