Table 3.
Spermatogenesis indices in the study groups
| Groups | TDI (%) | SI (%) | RI (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | 90.7 ± 2.5 b | 94.1 ± 3.0 b | 94 ± 2.6 b |
| DC | 60.9 ± 3.3 a | 49.9 ± 3.3 a | 55 ± 2.7 a |
| HESS-100 | 64 ± 3.2 a | 51.1 ± 2.7 a | 58.2 ± 1.4 a |
| HESS-200 | 68.4 ± 1.7 a | 57.2 ± 2.5 a | 59.3 ± 1.5 a |
| HESS-400 | 72.8 ± 2.5 b | 62.9 ± 2.7 b | 63.7 ± 3.0 b |
| G | 81.4 ± 3.0 b | 78.9 ± 2.1 b | 82.6 ± 4.5 b |
| G + HESS-200 | 88 ± 2.1 b | 88.8 ± 3.1 b | 89 ± 1.8 b |
| G + HESS-400 | 89.2 ± 2.2 b | 90.4 ± 1.8 b | 89.5 ± 2.7 b |
| P-value | < 0.001 | < 0.001 | < 0.001 |
TDI (Tubular Differentiation Index), SI (Spermatogenesis Index) and RI (Repopulation Index)
a: statistically significant difference with NC group
b: statistically significant difference with DC group