Abstract
The definite mechanisms through which varicocele affects spermatogenesis are still not completely understood, and consequently the exact role of the various approaches available for its treatment is still under debate. In this study a comparison of medical treatment, surgery and combined approach is reported. Material and Methods. The study was conducted as a prospective evaluation of 189 patients suffering from varicocele and oligoasthenospermia. Patients were randomized in three groups on the basis of the different therapeutic approach: group A, treated only with varicocelectomy; group B, treated with varicocelectomy associated with hormonal therapy; group C, treated only with hormonal therapy. Randomization criteria were based on patient's preference. Spermiogram tests were carried out at baseline and after 3, 6 and 12 months from therapy. Results. Our results show that patients undergoing a combined therapeutical approach (surgery associated with hormonal therapy) and medical therapy alone achieve a greater improvement of seminal parameters than patients treated by surgery only. Conclusion. Data reported in this study are in accordance with Literature review. Furthermore, the association between varicocelectomy and early use of hormonal therapy seems to improve testis functional rehabilitation with a early evidence of sperm parameters improvement. In the light of these results of ours, we should conclude that surgical treatment is not effective for the spermatogenesis improvement.
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