Table 2.
Related parameters of sperm in each group.
| Volume (ml) | Density (106/ml) | Activity (%) | Abnormal (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NG | 1.44 ± 0.43 | 378.34 ± 43.54 | 96.32 ± 3.23 | 1.59 ± 0.56 |
| VG | 1.21 ± 0.34 | 63.62 ± 44.32 | 43.29 ± 11.20 | 33.23 ± 12.56 |
| VLG | 1.37 ± 0.41 ∗ | 212.33 ± 50.31 ∗∗ | 69.71 ± 4.52 ∗ | 17.89 ± 2.55 ∗∗ |
NG: normal group, VG: varicocele group, VLG: varicocele treated by lycopene group. ∗ means P < 0.05 compared to VG. ∗∗means P < 0.01 compared to VG.