Table 1.
Characteristics of the study cohort.
| Cohort Characteristics | Control Group (n = 30) | NOA Group (n = 21) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (yr) | 29.43 ± 6.20 | 32.14 ± 3.81 | 0.060 |
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | 22.93 ± 2.14 | 26.33 ± 3.19 | 0.042 a |
| Testosterone (nmol/L) | 11.59 ± 2.16 | 8.78 ± 4.06 | 0.002 b |
| FSH (IU/L) | 12.67 (9.58, 14.98) | 26.2 (19.45, 38.10) | <0.001 c |
| Semen analysis | |||
| Semen volume (mL) | 2.9 ± 0.98 | NA | NA |
| Sperm concentration (million/mL) | 87 (75, 112.75) | NA | NA |
| % Motile sperm | 62.5 (56.75, 66) | NA | NA |
| Total sperm count (million) | 266.25 ± 90.05 | NA | NA |
| Total motile sperm count (million) | 165.24 ± 63.65 | NA | NA |
Data represents mean ± standard deviation or median (interquartile range). BMI = body mass index; FSH = follicle-stimulating hormone; NA = not available. a p < 0.05; b p < 0.01; c p < 0.001.