Table 2 Polarized light microscopy (PLM) assessment of the oocytes derived from the largest follicle of each patient
|  | F group (n = 29) | nF group (n = 17) | p |
|---|---|---|---|
IL-ZP retardance (nm) | 1.8 ± 0.6 | 1.7 ± 0.6 | ns |
IL-ZP area (μm2) | 2560 ± 647 | 2386 ± 462 | ns |
IL-ZP thickness (μm) | 4.4 ± 1.6 | 4.0 ± 1.1 | ns |
Total-ZP thickness (μm) | 17.8 ± 1.8 | 18.2 ± 2.5 | ns |
MS retardance (nm) | 1.4 ± 0.5 | 1.4 ± 0.2 | ns |
MS area (μm2) | 85.6 ± 20.3 | 102.8 ± 16.5 | p < 0.01 |
MS major axis (μm) | 11.6 ± 2.1 | 13.4 ± 2.3 | p < 0.05 |