Fertility surgery for men with varicocele and no sperm in ejaculate
Part of Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial tests if fixing a varicocele (an enlarged vein in the scrotum) helps men who have no sperm in their ejaculate. The goal is to see if sperm can then be retrieved directly from the testicle for use in fertility treatments.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with no sperm in your ejaculate because of a problem with sperm production (not a blockage).
- You have a varicocele that your doctor can feel during an exam (on one or both sides).
- You do not have a blockage causing your low sperm count.
- You have no female infertility issues that cannot be fixed.
- You do not have a genetic condition like Klinefelter syndrome.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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