Investigation the effects of varicocelectomy on sex hormones levels and semen parameters

Background: Varicocelectomy is a type of surgery for varicocele treatment. This may recover fertility properties in males through improvement in semen parameters as well as sexual hormones. In this study, the role of varicocelectomy with focus on semen properties and sexual hormones have been assessed.

Methods: In this cross-sectional study, before- after data from fifteen patients with different varicocele grade, regarding to varicocelectomy have been compared.

Result: After varicocelectomy, a significant improvement in some semen parameters such as motility and concentration has been showed. However, among sexual hormones, only testosterone has been increased after surgical intervention (p=0.007).

Conclusion: Based on our knowledge, varicocele treatment may almost improve fertility potential in males significantly. Accordingly, it seems that varicocelectomy has positive effect on parameters such as testosterone and serum FSH levels as well as sperm count and motility. Therefore, it could be concluded that varicocelectomy is an effective approach to improve male fertility and sexual disorders.