Table 2.
Conventional semen parameters
| Variable | Physically active group n=17 | Sedentary group n=15 | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semen volume (mL) | 4.3 ± 1.2 | 3.5 ± 1.5 | 0.14+ |
| Sperm concentration (×106 sperm/mL) | 95.2 ± 47 | 114.4 ± 63.9 | 0.37+ |
| Total sperm count (×106) | 353.6 (55.72-1080) | 361.9 (100-997.4) | 0.82^ |
| Viability (%) | 80.2 ± 7.2 | 71.9 ± 10.7 | 0.01+ |
| Progressive motility (%) | 63.0 (55.7-87.7) | 56.8 (35.2-82.7) | 0.03^ |
| Non-progressive motility (%) | 3.7 (1.6-22.0) | 5.0 (2.7-16.6) | 0.13^ |
| Total motility (%) | 66.5 (70.0-89.3) | 62.3 (42.5-45.6) | 0.03^ |
| Normal morphology (%) | 7.3 (2.3-12.0) | 4.8 (2.7-13.4) | 0.52^ |
| Abnormal head (%) | 90.2 ± 5.0 | 89.1 ± 4.7 | 0.54+ |
| Abnormal neck/middle piece (%) | 44.9 ± 16.0 | 53.9 ± 18 | 0.14+ |
| Abnormal tail (%) | 5.1 (3.3-7.1) | 6.9 (2.5-8.7) | 0.52^ |
| Abnormal cytoplasmic droplets (%) | 6.6 ± 4.8 | 5.7 ± 2.9 | 0.56+ |
Values are expressed as mean ± SD in data with normal distribution, and median (range) in non-normal distribution. +; Student t test (Gaussian distribution) and ^: Mann- Whitney test (non-gaussian distribution).