Table 4.
Correlation coefficients between testicular blood flow waveform (distal -supra- branch) measurements and semen analysis parameters in MEL dogs (n = 6)
| Paired measurement | Pearson Correlation coefficients |
|---|---|
| DSTa PI × Scrotum circumference | -0.724* |
| DSTa PI × Testicular volume | -0.421** |
| DSTa PI × Intra testicular colored area | -0.405* |
| DSTa PI × Testosterone | -0.627** |
| DSTa PI × Estradiol 17-ß | 0.711** |
| DSTa PI × NO | -0.499 |
| DSTa PI × PSV | -0.742** |
| DSTa PI × EDV | -0.776* |
| DSTa RI × Scrotum circumference | -0.774 |
| DSTa RI × Testicular volume | -0.848* |
| DSTa RI × Intra testicular colored area | -0.624* |
| DSTa RI × Testosterone | -0.455** |
| DSTa RI × Estradiol 17-ß | 0.921** |
| DSTa RI × NO | -0.475* |
| DSTa RI × PSV | -0.844* |
| DSTa RI × EDV | -0.741* |
*Means significant at 5%
**Means significant at 1%
PI pulsatility index, RI resistance index, PSV peak systolic velocity, EDV end diastolic velocity, NO nitric oxide, and DSTa Distal supra testicular artery