Table 2 Effects of COVID-19 vaccination on different semen parameters
From: Effects of Covid-19 vaccination on different semen parameters
Semen Analysis Parameters | Normal Value according to WHO [15] | Median [IQR] | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Pre-vaccination | Post-vaccination | |||
No. of Participants | 60 | 60 | ||
Volume, mL | > 1.5 | 3.5 (2.4) | 3.3 (2.4) | 0.63 |
pH | > 7.2 | 8 (0) | 8 (0) | 0.52 |
Sperm concentration, mill/mL | > 15 | 74 (43) | 70 (42) | 0.63 |
Total motility, % | > 40 | 74 (22.8) | 69 (16.8) | 0.05 |
Progressive motility (A + B) % | > 32% | 60 (19.3) | 59 (16.5) | 0.02 |
Normal morphology, % | > 4% | 5 (1.25) | 5 (1.25) | 0.33 |