Table 2.
Correlation analysis between semen concentrations of CD45pos cells and other sperm and hormonal parameters before and after treatment (n = 54 patients).
| Parameter | CD45pos cells (before treatment) | CD45pos cells (after treatment) |
|---|---|---|
| Semen volume (mL) | r = 0.45; P = NS | r = 0.40; P = NS |
| Semen pH | r = 0.54; P = NS | r = 0.50; P = NS |
| Total sperm count (million) | r = −0.58; P = NS | r = −0.54; P = NS |
| Sperm density (million/mL) | r = −0.47; P = NS | r = −0.42; P = NS |
| Spermatozoa with normal morphology (%) | r = −0.75; P < 0.05 | r = −0.73; P < 0.05 |
| Spermatozoa with progressive motility (%) | r = −0.63; P = NS | r = −0.60; P = NS |
| Immature germ elements (%) | r = 0.88; P < 0.05 | r = 0.85; P < 0.05 |
| Peroxidase-positive leukocytes (million/mL) | r = 0.45; P = NS | r = 0.43; P = NS |
| Serum FSH (mIU mL−1) | r = 0.52; P = NS | r = 0.51; P = NS |
| Serum LH (mIU mL−1) | r = 0.47; P = NS | r = 0.44; P = NS |
| Serum total testosterone (ng mL−1) | r = −0.63; P = NS | r = −0.60; P = NS |
| Serum estradiol (pg mL−1) | r = 0.59; P = NS | r = 0.55; P = NS |
| Serum prolactin (ng mL−1) | r = 0.40; P = NS | r = 0.30; P = NS |