Table 2.
Clinical hormonal and semen parameters of the 2 groups.
| Nonobese males (BMI < 30) | Obese males (BMI ≥ 30) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number | 322 | 178 | |
| Median (range) | Median (range) | ||
| Age (years) | 33 (21–68) | 33 (63-22) | 0.65 |
| Concentration (millions/mL) | 40 (0–300) | 40 (0–380) | 0.56 |
| Semen volume (mL) | 2.5 (0.20–7.70) | 2.5 (0.20–8.20) | 0.26 |
| Total sperm motility (%) | 50 (0–90) | 49 (0–90) | 0.90 |
| Total sperm count (TSC) (millions/ejaculate) | 81.5 (0–980) | 93 (0–875) | 0.29 |
| Normal morphology (%) | 17 (0–65) | 17 (0–65) | 0.63 |
| FSH (mIU/mL) | 4.5 (0.57–28.90) | 5.6 (1.8-29) | 0.22 |
| LH (mIU/mL) | 3.9 (0.90–12.3) | 4.7 (0.90–12.3) | 0.79 |
| PRL (ng/mL) | 13 (2.9–35.4) | 12 (2.9–31.40) | 0.26 |
| Testosterone (mmol/L) | 4.5 (2.20–28.90) | 4.2 (2.90–28.90) | 0.85 |