Table 1. Decline in reference values of semen parameters from WHO 1999 to WHO 2010 guidelines.
Parameter | WHO 1999 | WHO 2010 | % Decline |
---|---|---|---|
Volume (mL) | 2 | 1.5 | 25 |
Concentration (million/mL) | 20 | 15 | 25 |
Motility, % | 50 | 40 | 20 |
Normal forms, % | 14 | 4 | 71 |
Live forms, % | 60 | 58 | 3 |