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[Jinleng undershorts palliates varicocele].

Ji-Hong Liang¹, Xian-Zong Meng, Guang-Yu Li

¹Department of Andrology and Sexology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University, Nanning, Guangxi 530021, China. jihongliang@126.com

Zhonghua Nan Ke Xue = National Journal of Andrology

|January 20, 2011

Summary

Jinleng undershorts effectively reduced scrotal temperature and improved various clinical symptoms in patients with varicocele. This treatment offers a potential therapeutic option for mild to moderate cases.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Andrology
Medical Devices

Background:

Varicocele is a common cause of male infertility, often associated with elevated scrotal temperature.
Elevated scrotal temperature can negatively impact sperm production and quality.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate the efficacy of Jinleng undershorts in reducing scrotal temperature in varicocele patients.
To assess the impact of Jinleng undershorts on clinical symptoms associated with varicocele.

Main Methods:

A cohort of 51 varicocele patients participated in the study.
Patients wore Jinleng undershorts for 30 minutes twice daily for 90 days.
Scrotal temperature and clinical symptoms were compared before and after treatment.

Main Results:

Significant reduction in left scrotal temperature (P < 0.01) and a trend of decrease in right scrotal temperature.
Marked improvement in symptoms including scrotal wetness, fever, swelling, backache, headache, dizziness, fatigue, and anxiety (P < 0.05).
Significant reduction in testicular pain (P < 0.01) and improvement in the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF-5) score (P < 0.01).

Conclusions:

Jinleng undershorts demonstrate a therapeutic effect on mild to moderate varicocele.
The device can be a viable treatment option for managing varicocele symptoms and improving quality of life.