Table 3.
Effect of varicocele on mean average for DNA fragmentation and DNA double-strand breaks in the test groups and control-sham group
| DNA fragmentation (comet assay,%) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Groups | Left testes | Right testes |
| Control-sham | 4.20 ±0.83 | 4.40±1.14 |
| 4 months | 35.0±2.30*a | 30.60±1.14*b |
| 6 months | 41.20±1.30*a | 37.00±0.70*b |
| 8 months | 53.40±3.28*a | 48.80±1.30*b |
| Maturation arrest (MA%) | ||
| Control-sham | 3.00±0.70 | 3.20±0.70 |
| 4 months | 34.60±3.43*a | 28.20±1.78*b |
| 6 months | 39.80±1.48*a | 34.00±3.39*b |
| 8 months | 45.80±1.92*a | 41.20±1.78*b |
Stars indicate significant differences (p < 0.05) between the control-sham and test groups in the same column. Letters in the same rows indicate significant differences (p ≤ 0.05) between the left and right testes in the same months. All data are presented as mean ± SD.