Table 5.
Multivariable logistic regression model for prediction SHIM questionnaire score
| OR (95%CI) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 1.02 (0.97, 1.08) | 0.49 |
| BMI (kg/m2) | ||
| ≤ 24.9 | Reference | |
| 25–29.9 | 0.57 (0.26, 1.25) | 0.16 |
| 30 + | 1.54 (0.62, 3.80) | 0.35 |
| Smoking | 0.016 | |
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 3.05 (1.23, 7.57) | |
| Alcohol | 0.085 | |
| No | Reference | |
| Yes | 0.55 (0.28, 1.09) | |
| Log semen volume | 0.94 (0.42, 2.10) | 0.89 |
| Sperm motility | 1.00 (0.96, 1.04) | 0.93 |
| Log sperm morphology | 1.06 (0.70, 1.59) | 0.80 |
| Log sperm concentration | 1.29 (0.89, 1.85) | 0.17 |
| Sperm viability | 0.99 (0.96, 1.02) | 0.61 |
| DFI category | 0.17 | |
| < 30% | Reference | |
| ≥ 30% | 1.77 (0.78, 4.03) | |
| ADAM positive | < 0.001 | |
| Negative | Reference | |
| Positive | 5.81 (2.94, 11.48) | |
| Testosterone | 0.96 (0.90, 1.02) | 0.17 |
| Log FSH | 0.95 (0.39, 2.30) | 0.90 |
| Log LH | 1.89 (0.58, 6.08) | 0.29 |
| Log Prolactin | 0.79 (0.37, 1.71) | 0.56 |
DFI, DNA fragmentation index; BMI, body mass index; FSH, follicle-stimulating hormone; LH, luteinizing hormone; SHIM, The Sexual Health Inventory for Men; ADAM, The Androgen Deficiency in Aging Males
Bold values represent statistical significancy - a p-value <0.05