Table 3.
Conventional sperm parameters after pooling into two five-year periods (2011–2015 and 2016–2020) of men living in Catania vs. those who live in other towns of Eastern Sicily (Italy).
| Parameter | 2011–2015 | 2016–2020 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Catania (n = 227) |
Other Towns (n = 217) |
Catania (n = 259) |
Other Towns (n = 249) |
|
| Age | 31.0 (25.0–38.0) | 33.0 (27.3–39.0) | 31.0 (26.0–38.0) | 35.0 (28.0–40.0) |
| Sperm concentration (×106/mL) | 42.0 (9.0–75.0) | 30.0 (10.0–65.0) | 35.0 (12.0–70.0) | 30.0 (6.0–62.5) |
| Total sperm count (×106/ejaculate) | 115.0 (24.0–220.0) | 75.0 (27.5.0–210.0) | 81.0 (25.2–175.0) | 81.0 (17.5–168.0) |
| Progressive sperm motility (%) | 15.0 (8.0–24.0) | 15.0 (8.0–25.0) | 18.0 (10.0–26.0) | 18.0 (10.0–25.0) |
|
Sperm normal forms
(%) |
6.0 (3.0–9.0) | 5.0 (3.0–8.0) | 6.0 (3.0–9.0) | 5.0 (3.0–9.0) |