Table 2.
Comparison of the clinical parameters for the distribution of seminiferous tubules
| Characteristic | Uniform distribution (n=62), median (IQR) | Heterogeneous distribution (n=51), median (IQR) | P |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (year) | 30.00 (28.00–32.25) | 29.00 (27.00–31.00) | 0.137 |
| Testis volume (ml) | 8.52 (6.00–12.00) | 6.00 (4.00–8.00) | <0.001 |
| PRL (mIU l−1) | 279.90 (212.30–412.07) | 322.40 (223.40–439.45) | 0.320 |
| FSH (IU l−1) | 20.49 (11.61–28.36) | 19.77 (12.22–25.49) | 0.917 |
| LH (IU l−1) | 8.33 (4.88–12.72) | 9.32 (7.35–12.36) | 0.095 |
| E2 (pmol l−1) | 79.22 (59.46–116.93) | 96.05 (66.33–124.70) | 0.222 |
| Testosterone (nmol l−1) | 13.36 (10.18–20.87) | 13.97 (8.72–18.27) | 0.539 |
| Inhibin B (pg ml−1) | 16.40 (12.10–24.40) | 16.50 (13.10–27.70) | 0.854 |
IQR: interquartile range; PRL: prolactin; FSH: follicle-stimulating hormone; LH: luteinizing hormone; E2: estradiol