Evaluation of changes in semen, sex hormones after intervention in varicocele

Le Van Khanh1, Nguyen Thi Bich Ngoc1, Phan Hoang Giang1, Do Huy Hoang1, Nguyen Xuan Hien1,
1 Center for Diagnostic Imaging, Bach Mai Hospital

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Purpose: Evaluating the technical feasibility an semen quality after intervention of varicocele.
Subjects and research methods: Among 101 patients treated with varicocele emboization during 2 years. With 50 patients were followed up
before and after embolization 6 months by the size of the vein, testes, and semen index including concentration, morphology, mobility, hormonal (including Testosterol, LH, FSH). Technical details, reasons for the failure
of the procedure are noted. Using pairing comparison algorithm before and after treatment.
Results: 100% technical success. The indicators of spermatozoa including sperm concentration, morphology and mobility were improved
with the reliability of 95%, especially sperm motility index, PR - sperm rised signigicantly with Z = 4,1 ± 1,51 (before and after treatment). The
index of testosterol hormones increased significantly after treatment with Z = 1.81 ± 1.32, LH and TSH hormonal indexes did not change
significantly.
Conclusion: Intervention of varicococele has been shown to be effective in improving semen and testosterone index.

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