Table 2.
Comparison of Hormone Levels, Testicular Volume, and Spermatogenesis Between the Response Group and Poor-Response Group
| Variable | Response Group (n = 24) | Poor-Response Group (n = 16) | P Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseline | |||
| LH (IU/L) | 0.48 ± 0.62 | 0.19 ± 0.29 | 0.199 |
| FSH (IU/L) | 1.38 ± 1.61 | 0.53 ± 0.50 | 0.032a |
| T (nmol/L) | 0.29 ± 0.45 | 0 (0.0) | 0.018a |
| TV (mL) | 3.3 ± 2.9 | 1.9 ± 0.7 | 0.032a |
| At 3 mo | |||
| LH (IU/L) | 6.01 ± 2.61 | 1.09 ± 0.77 | 0.000a |
| FSH (IU/L) | 9.33 ± 5.76 | 3.19 ± 1.75 | 0.000a |
| T (nmol/L) | 8.67 ± 4.83 | 0 (0.0) | 0.000a |
| TV (mL) | 6.0 ± 2.9 | 2.9 ± 2.0 | 0.001a |
| Spermatogenesis, % (n/n) | 33.3 (8/24) | 0 | |
| GnRH dose (µg/90 min) | 10.3 ± 0.8 | 12.9 ± 1.4 | 0.000a |
Values expressed with a plus/minus sign are the mean ± standard deviation. P < 0.05 indicates statistically significant differences.
Abbreviations: T, testosterone; TV, testicular volume.