Table 2.
Comparison of seminal analysis parameters between subjects without and with psychological distress (HADS >7)
| Median (Range) of seminal analysis parameters | Distress -ve | Distress + ve | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sperm Count (x 106/ml) | 63 (2–105) | 10 (0–140) | 0.001 |
| Sperm Motility (%) | |||
| a) Progressive motility | 60 (10–74) | 20 (0–80) | 0.001 |
| b) Non-progressive motility | 20 (5–50) | 20 (0–70) | 0.642 |
| c) Immotile | 20 (0–76) | 30 (0–95) | 0.002) |
| Sperm Morphology (%): | |||
| a) Normal | 60 (10–98) | 25 (2–90) | 0.001 |
| b) Abnormal | 40 (2–95) | 70 (0–98) | 0.003 |
*P value calculated by Mann Whitney U test in comparison to distress negative (–ve) subjects