Table 3.
Sperm characteristics across all ejaculate samples.
| Sperm Characteristics | Mean ± SD | Range |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma membrane integrity | 45.1 ± 10.3 | 36.7–58.4 |
| Acrosome integrity | 79.8 ± 5.7 | 74–87 |
| Chromatin condensation | 93.1 ± 4.3 | 86–98 |
| Chromatin maturation | 99.9 ± 0.2 | 99.5–100 |
| Morphology | ||
| Normal | 47.1 ± 12.8 | 21.5–57.5 |
| Abnormal head | 1.9 ± 0.8 | 0.5–3 |
| Detached head | 16 ± 8.9 | 7–32 |
| Proximal cytoplasmic droplet | 1.1 ± 0.9 | 0–2 |
| Distal cytoplasmic droplet | 1.4 ± 1.1 | 0–3 |
| Abnormal midpiece | 12 ± 3.2 | 7.5–15.5 |
| Coiled/bent tail | 20.1 ± 8.1 | 7–30 |
All values are presented as percentages.