Can DNA damage in sperm predict varicocele surgery success?
This trial looks at whether measuring DNA damage in sperm can help predict who will have better fertility outcomes after varicocele surgery. It is for men with a varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) who are trying to have a baby.
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Who can take part
- You have been diagnosed with a medium or large varicocele (grade 2 or 3) by a doctor and ultrasound.
- You are in a stable relationship and trying to have a baby.
- Your female partner has normal fertility or a treatable cause of infertility.
- You are between 20 and 45 years old.
- You have not had any injuries to your scrotum or spermatic cord, birth defects of the urinary or genital tract, or serious health issues like hormonal problems or infections.
- You do not smoke and do not work with radiation or nuclear materials.
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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