Table 1 Testicular weights, quantitative analysis of spermatogenesis at stage VII and epididymal sperm counts in different experimental groups of adult male rats.

Control

2.31 ± 0.11

1.32 ± 0.21

18.62 ± 2.12

22.16 ± 1.62

64.30 ± 2.54

10260 ± 1410

Arsenic

1.74 ± 0.08*

0.65 ± 0.08*

10.54 ± 1.25*

12.20 ± 0.76*

30.28 ± 2.15*

6350 ± 308*

Arsenic + hCG

2.10 ± 0.05

1.48 ± 0.16

15.16 ± 1.82*

18.62 ± 0.64*

46.84 ± 3.24*

8940 ± 246*

Oestradiol

1.87 ± 0.06*

0.72 ± 0.12*

12.10 ± 1.12*

14.52 ± 0.42*

32.46 ± 1.31*

7105 ± 415*

Arsenic + Oestradiol

1.65 ± 0.09*

0.42 ± 0.05**

10.14 ± 1.21*

10.56 ± 1.32*

25.65 ± 1.42**

5120 ± 314*