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Medical Treatment Alone Versus Varicocelectomy Versus Varicocelectomy and Medical Treatment
Sponsor: South Valley University
Summary
A varicocele is defined as an abnormal venous dilatation and/or tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus in the scrotum. Although varicoceles are almost always and more common on the left side, up to 50% of the men with varicocele, have bilateral varicoceles. Varicocele has a negative impact on spermatogenesis, testicular volume, Standard semen parameters, and fertilization, implantation, and embryo outcomes.
Official title: Medical Treatment Alone Versus Varicocelectomy Versus Varicocelectomy and Medical Treatment in Management of Male Subfertility With Isolated Teratozoospermia: A Prospective Randomized Study
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
20 Years - 50 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
126
Start Date
2024-09-01
Completion Date
2025-08-31
Last Updated
2025-06-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
l-carnitine
to compare the efficacy of medical treatment (l-carnitine and antioxidants) versus surgical treatment (varicocelectomy) versus surgical treatment and medical treatment (varicocelectomy with adjuvant medications) on pregnancy rate on varicocele related subfertility patients with isolated teratozoospermia.
Locations (1)
South Valley University Hospital
Qina, South Valley, Egypt