RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07016867

Medical Treatment Alone Versus Varicocelectomy Versus Varicocelectomy and Medical Treatment

Medical Treatment Alone Versus Varicocelectomy Versus Varicocelectomy and Medical Treatment in Management of Male Subfertility With Isolated Teratozoospermia: A Prospective Randomized Study


Sponsor

South Valley University

Enrollment

126 participants

Start Date

Sep 1, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

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.


Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin Age: 20 YearsMax Age: 50 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • Sub-fertile men with clinically palpable varicoceles ( unilateral or bilateral ).
  • Men with teratozoospermia.

Exclusion Criteria4

  • Recurrent varicoceles.
  • Significant medical diseases as: Hepatic insufficiency.
  • Hypersensitivity to the drugs.
  • Female factor of infertility.

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Interventions

DRUGl-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

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