Varicocelectomy effects on sperm count and quality
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This study tests if surgery to repair enlarged veins in the scrotum (varicocelectomy) improves sperm count and overall semen quality in men with infertility. It may help you if you have been diagnosed with a varicocele and have low or abnormal sperm test results.
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Who can take part
- You are a married man who has been trying to have a baby for at least one year without success.
- You have been diagnosed with a varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum) that requires surgery.
- You are between 20 and 45 years old.
- Your semen analysis shows low or abnormal sperm count or quality on at least two separate tests.
- You have not had any prior surgery on your scrotum or varicocele.
- You are not taking any medications that affect sperm production (like testosterone or chemotherapy) within the last 3 months.
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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