Two surgery approaches for enlarged veins affecting fertility
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This trial compares two different surgical techniques to treat bilateral varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) that may be causing infertility. The goal is to see which approach works better and causes fewer complications.
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Who can take part
- You are a male between 18 and 45 years old
- You have enlarged veins (varicocele) on both sides that you can feel and that ultrasound confirms
- You have been trying to conceive for at least 12 months or have abnormal semen analysis results
- Your female partner has been evaluated to rule out her fertility problems as the main cause
- You are healthy enough to have surgery and anesthesia
- You have not had previous surgery on your groin, scrotum, pelvis, or penis
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