Table 3 Milt parameters variations during the implantation period. Changes in average volume (ml), seminal fluid osmolality (mOsm/kg), seminal fluid sodium and potassium concentrations (Meq/L), pH and spermatozoa motility of sperm collected at different times after implantation.
Time (days) | 2 | 9 | 16 | 23 | 41 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Volume (ml) | 2.3 ± 1.2 a | 2.9 ± 2 a | 3.2 ± 2.9 ab | 4.3 ± 3.2 b | 5.3 ± 3.6 c |
Seminal fluid Osmolality (mOsm/kg) | 192 ± 33 a | 220 ± 43 ab | 230 ± 38 ab | 216 ± 41 ab | 234 ± 46 b |
Seminal fluid sodium Concentration (Meq/L) | 78 ± 17 a | 99 ± 19 b | 99 ± 17 b | 89 ± 16 ab | 98 ± 26 b |
Seminal fluid potassium Concentration (Meq/L) | 21 ± 9 a | 24 ± 6 ab | 25 ± 6 ab | 27 ± 6 b | 28 ± 6 b |
PH sperm | 8.19 ± 0.19 a | 8.1 ± 0.16 ab | 8 ± 0.2 b | - | - |
Spermatozoa motility (%) | 69 ± 34 | 66 ± 33 | 77 ± 20 | - | - |