Table 2.
Comparison of semen parameters before and after treatment with NAC. Sperm parameters significantly improved after treatment with NAC compared to before treatment
| Sperm Parameters | Before NAC (n = 50) | After NAC (n = 50) | P- Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume (ml) | 3.58 ± 0.12 | 4.02 ± 0.18* | P = 0.01 |
| Total Motility (%) | 31.42 ± 0.60 | 35.18 ± 1.21* | P = 0.01 |
| Progressive motility (a + b) (%) | 20.60 ± 0.77 | 24.54 ± 1.08* | P = 0.001 |
| Non-Progressive motility (%) | 19.10 ± 0.76 | 16.00 ± 1.19* | P = 0.01 |
| Immotile Sperm (%) | 63.00 ± 0.71 | 61.82 ± 0.79* | P = 0.01 |
| Sperm concentration (106/mL) | 46.52 ± 1.80 | 51.06 ± 2.51* | P = 0.02 |
| Abnormal Morphology (%) | 98.12 ± 0.11 | 96.02 ± 0. 16* | P = 0.001 |
NAC: N-acetyl-cysteine. Significant differences in bold