Table 3. Multivariable regression analysis for outcomes.
Multivariable linear regression analysis of Fertilization rateab Beta CI for Beta p-value
Abstinence period (days) -1.42 -3.05, 0.20 0.087
Duration of infertility (Y) -0.70 -1.20 ,-0.21 0.005
Progressive motility of sperm 1.48 0.40, 2.55 0.007
No. top-quality embryos transferred 6.33 1.71, 10.95 0.007
No. retrieved oocytes -1.17 -1.75 ,-0.60 <0.001
Multivariable linear regression analysis of Cleavage-stage embryo rateab Beta CI for Beta p-value
Early or secondary infertility -3.52 -6.27 ,-0.77 0.012
Progressive motility of sperm 0.06 -0.002, 0.128 0.056
Sperm morphology -0.64 -1.23 ,-0.041 0.036
No. oocytes aspirated -0.35 -0.68 ,-0.06 0.017
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of Implantationab OR CI for OR p-value
Female age (Y) 0.96 0.92, 1.00 0.089
Etiology (combined vs. all) 2.05 1.30, 3.22 0.002
No. top-quality embryos transferred
1.92 1.20, 3.09 0.007
Multivariable logistic regression analysis of Clinical pregnancy rateab OR CI for OR p-value
Female age (Y) 0.96 0.92, 1.00 0.072
Etiology (combined vs. all) 1.98 1.25, 3.14 0.003

a: Regression modeling with a Backward approach.
b: Variables entered for multivariable regression analysis: abstinence period, female age, male age, early or secondary infertility, previous ICSI cycles, ovarian stimulation protocol (agonist vs. antagonist), duration of infertility, semen volume, total sperm count, motility, progressive motility, sperm concentration, sperm morphology, number of aspirated oocytes, number of transferred embryos, etiology (combined vs. other, male factor vs. Other, unexplained vs. other). CI: confidence interval.