Table 6 Correlation analyses between sperm nuclear condensation/compaction tests and conventional semen evaluation parameters
From: Could high DNA stainability (HDS) be a valuable indicator of sperm nuclear integrity?
| Parameters (N = 100) | AB (%) | TB (%) | CMA3 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Semen volume (ml) | 0.02 | −0.01 | 0.06 |
| Sperm concentration (106/ml) | −0.36a | −0.1 | −0.3a |
| Sperm abnormal morphology (%) | 0.36a | 0.30a | 0.23b |
| Sperm abnormal head morphology (%) | 0.36a | 0.28a | 0.23b |
| Total motility (%) | −0.13 | 0.00 | −0.20b |