Table 1.
Baseline characteristics of the couples
| Characteristic | Study group n:97 | Control group n:100 | p |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age of male partner (years) | 29.3 ± 4.2 (23–42) | 28.6 ± 6.1 (23–40) | NS |
| Mean age of female partner (years) | 25.4 ± 5.1 (20–30) | 21.8 (20–33) | NS |
| Duration of infertility (months) | 34.1 ± 8.2 (16–60) | 29.9 ± 6.6 (13–62) | NS |
| HOS test (%) | 78 ± 8 (69–89) | 75 ± 6 (67–85) | NS |
| Mean TMS count after washa (×106) | 11.20 ± 4.22 (7–18) | 13.90 ± 5.66 (8–19) | NS |
Comparisons were made by using χ2 test
TMS Total motile sperm, HOS hypo-osmotic swelling
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