Two surgery types for varicocele and male infertility
Part of Heart & circulation, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This trial compares two surgical approaches to fix varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) that may be affecting your fertility. The goal is to improve sperm quality and help you and your partner conceive naturally.
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Who can take part
- You are a male aged 18–50 years
- You and your partner have been trying to conceive for at least 12 months without success
- You have a varicocele (swollen veins in the scrotum) that your doctor can feel during a physical exam, rated as grade I, II, or III
- Your semen analysis shows abnormal sperm (measured twice, 2–4 weeks apart, by WHO standards)
- Your partner has been evaluated for fertility problems and does not have an untreated severe issue that would prevent natural pregnancy
- You can attend follow-up visits at 3, 6, and 12 months after surgery
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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