Table 3.
Comparison between those who achieved clinical pregnancy and those who failed after varicocelectomy.
| Variables | Positive pregnancy after varicocelectomy (n = 15) | No pregnancy after varicocelectomy (n = 60) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sperm count (mil/mL) | 59.4 ± 5.3∗ | 41 ± 4.2 | 0.04 |
| Motility A + B (%) | 40.2 ± 17.5∗ | 22.4 ± 8.4 | 0.03 |
| Normal forms (%) | 67.02 ± 15.4 | 63.46 ± 11.0 | NS |
| Sperm DFI (%) by acridine orange | 16.4 ± 6.4∗ | 24.2 ± 4.1 | 0.04 |
| GMFI of sperm DNA chromatin condensation by flow cytometry (%) | 20.3 ± 6.8 | 23.5 ± 5.4 | NS |
∗Significant P < 0.05.