Table 1.
Johnsen's score for spermatogenic function.
| Score | Characteristics |
|---|---|
| 10 | Complete spermatogenesis with many spermatozoa |
| 9 | Many spermatozoa present but germinal epithelium disorganized with marked sloughing or obliteration |
| 8 | Only few spermatozoa (<5–10) present in the section |
| 7 | No spermatozoa but many spermatids present |
| 6 | No spermatozoa and only few spermatids (<5–10) present |
| 5 | No spermatozoa and no spermatids but several or many spermatocytes present |
| 4 | Only few spermatocytes (<5) and no spermatids or spermatozoa present |
| 3 | Spermatogonia are the only germ cells present |
| 2 | No germ cells but Sertoli cells are present |
| 1 | No cells in tubular section |