Table 1.
Study population.
| Variables | Low Group (n = 55) | High Group (n = 57) | p-Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years ± SD) | 29.8 ± 5.4 | 28.1 ± 5.8 | ns |
| BMI | 25.2 ± 3.4 | 25.1 ± 3.6 | ns |
| Smoking status, n | 17 | 14 | ns |
| Semen quality parameters | |||
| Volume (mL) | 3.1 ± 1.1 | 3.1 ± 1.4 | ns |
| Cell concentration (106/mL) | 54.7 ± 23.6 | 54.5 ± 26.2 | ns |
| Total sperm number (106/ejaculate) | 172.7 ± 101.9 | 154.2 ± 97.9 | ns |
| Morphology (%) | 6.3 ± 1.9 | 6.3 ± 2.0 | ns |
| Sperm motility | |||
| Progressive motility (%) | 29.6 ± 14.3 | 33.0 ± 12.4 | ns |
| Non-progressive motility (%) | 18.6 ± 7.5 | 25.8 ± 17.2 | 0.005 |
BMI: Body Mass Index; ns: not significant.