Table 3. Semen parameters and oxidation-reduction potential (ORP) in infertile patients (n=497) with at least one abnormal semen parameter for combined dataset of Cleveland Clinic and Doha study populations.
| Variable | Normal sperm (n=90) | Abnormal sperm (n=407) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (mL) | 3 (2–3.75) | 3 (2–4) | 0.21 |
| Concentration (106 sperm/mL) | 54.8 (40–80) | 19 (4.96–39) | <0.001 |
| Total motility (%) | 65 (62–72) | 40 (20–52) | <0.001 |
| Progressive motility (%) | 35 (32–43) | 9 (0–20) | <0.001 |
| Morphology (normal form%) | 15 (9–20) | 3 (1–6) | <0.001 |
| ORP (mV/106 sperm/mL) | 0.83 (0.51–1.11) | 2.49 (1.15–10.16) | <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.