Table 4.
Comparison of semen parameters between subgroups of low (A), medium (B) and high (C) baseline serum DHEAS groups
| All samples were collected by masturbation and allowed to liquefy at 370 C for 20 min before examination | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parameters | Subgroup A2 (n = 137) | Subgroup A1 (n = 128) | Normal control group B (n = 145) | Subgroup C2 (n = 137) | Subgroup C1 (n = 134) |
| Patient age | 36.50 ± 3.2 | 37.22 ± 3.9 | 35.68 ± 2.7 | 37.12 ± 2.5 | 36.92 ± 3.1 |
| Semen volume | 2.5 ± 0.08 | 2.8 ± 0.05 | 3.0 ± 0.1 | 2.9 ± 0.25 | 2.7 ± 0.15 |
| Sperm concentration (× 106/ml) | 37 ± 8.5 | 43 ± 6.2 | 46 ± 10.1 | 38 ± 12.4 | 40 ± 5.6 |
| Total motility, % | 78 ± 3.0 | 83 ± 3.5 | 87 ± 2.5 | 81 ± 2.8 | 85 ± 3.2 |
| Progressive motility, % | 45 ± 4 | 53 ± 6 | 58 ± 4 | 62 ± 5 | 52 ± 9 |
| Morphology % normal (Kruger’s strict criteria) | 9.2 ± 2.3 | 8.1 ± 3.8 | 12 ± 2.6 | 9.8 ± 3.0 | 11 ± 1.9 |
All parameters, except morphology, evaluated by the WHO (2010) criteria
Values are mean ± SD (standard deviation)
All intra-group/inter-group comparisons: p > 0.05 = non-significant