Table 2.
Semen parameters in obese, over weight, and normal weight subjects.
| Ob | Ow | Nw | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of subjects | 34 | 30 | 34 |
| Ejaculate volume (ml) | 3.0 (0.7–6.5) | 3.0 (1.5–7.0) | 3.5 (2.0–7.0) |
| Sperm concentration (n × 106/ml) | 40.0 (0.1–160.0) | 30.0 (0.1–160.0) | 25.0 (0.1–130.0) |
| Total sperm count (n × 106/ejaculate) | 97.5 (0.3–663.0) | 84.0 (0.4–595.0) | 87.5 (0.55–434.0) |
| Progressive motility (%) | 45.0 (0.1–60.0) | 40.0 (0.0–55.0) | 30.0 (0.0–65.0) |
| Atypical forms (%) | 78.0 (68.0–100) | 78.0 (68.0–100) | 80.0 (72–100) |
| Leukocytes (n × 106) | 0.5 (0.2–1.0) | 0.5 (0.2–0.9) | 0.6 (0.2–1.0) |
Data are expressed as median (min and max); ob, obese; ow, over-weight; nw, normal weight.