Table 1.
Patient demographics and semen parameters
| Entire population | ICSI | Conventional IVF | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| N | 355 | 196 | 159 | |
| Female spouse age | 36.6 ± 4.1 | 36.8 ± 4.1 | 36.2 ± 4.0 | 0.12 |
| Male spouse age | 38.3 ± 5.4 | 38.7 ± 5.3 | 37.8 ± 5.5 | 0.08 |
| Volume (mL) | 1.6 ± 0.7 | 1.7 ± 0.6 | 1.4 ± 0.8 | <0.001b |
| aMorphology (%) | 6.9 ± 11.0 | 4.4 ± 8.2 | 10.9 ± 13.6 | <0.001b |
| Motility (%) | 83.5 ± 27.7 | 74.5 ± 31.7 | 98.3 ± 3.9 | <0.001b |
| Number of Embryos Transferred | 2.8 ± 1.1 | 2.8 ± 1.1 | 2.7 ± 1.1 | 0.57 |
| β-hCG Day 16 | 105 ± 75 | 106 ± 82 | 103 ± 67 | 0.72 |
| β-hCG Day 18 | 239 ± 180 | 247 ± 196 | 228 ± 156 | 0.99 |
Values are means ± SD
aMorphology assessed using Kruger strict criteria
bValues with different superscripts are significantly different (p < 0.05)