Table 2. Semen parameters and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in subjects (n=547) with at least one abnormal semen parameter for combined dataset of Cleveland Clinic and Doha study populations.
| Variable | Normal sperm (n=114) | Abnormal sperm (n=433) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (mL) | 3 (2–3.8) | 3 (2–4) | 0.91 |
| Concentration (106 sperm/mL) | 55.3 (40–80) | 20 (5–40.8) | <0.001 |
| Total motility (%) | 64.5 (62–72) | 40 (20–53) | <0.001 |
| Progressive motility (%) | 35 (32–40) | 10 (0–20) | <0.001 |
| Morphology (normal form%) | 13 (9–18.5) | 3 (1–6) | <0.001 |
| ORP (mV/106 sperm/mL) | 0.85 (0.51–1.14) | 2.27 (1.09–8.77) | <0.001 |
Values are presented as median (interquartile range).
Adapted from Agarwal et al. Andrology 2017;5:939-45 [57], permission of John Wiley and Sons.