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Varicocelectomy: semen parameters and protamine deficiency.

M H Nasr-Esfahani1, H Abasi, S Razavi

  • 1Department of Embryology and Andrology, Royan Institute, Tehran, Iran. mh_nasr@med.mui.ac.ir

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Varicocelectomy improves semen quality and sperm protamine content in infertile men. Patients with better baseline semen parameters and morphology benefit most from this surgery for fertility.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Reproductive Medicine
  • Andrology

Background:

  • Varicocelectomy is a surgical treatment for male infertility.
  • Assessing varicocelectomy's efficacy traditionally relies on semen parameters and pregnancy rates.
  • Sperm functional tests offer a more sensitive endpoint due to semen parameter variability.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of varicocelectomy on semen parameters.
  • To assess changes in sperm protamine deficiency post-varicocelectomy.
  • To correlate pre- and post-operative findings with pregnancy outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Study included 192 patients undergoing varicocelectomy.
  • Semen parameters (e.g., count, motility, morphology) were analyzed.
  • Sperm protamine content was assessed before and after surgery.

Main Results:

  • Significant improvements observed in all three semen parameters post-surgery.
  • Increased percentage of sperm with normal protamine content after varicocelectomy.
  • Cumulative pregnancy rate reached 34.6%.

Conclusions:

  • Varicocelectomy positively affects semen quality and sperm protamine content.
  • Higher initial semen density and better sperm morphology predict successful outcomes.
  • Varicocelectomy may enhance spermatogenesis at both early and late stages.