Evaluating Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Fer… (NCT00282074) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 2/3
Evaluating Changes in Spermatogram Following Bilateral Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair in Fertile Males
Israel30 participantsStarted 2006-01
Plain-language summary
In this prospective open armed study we aim to see if bilateral hernia repair using a mesh alters the spermatogram (sperm count) or testicular volume.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 40 Years
SexMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Males ages 18-40 years, undergoing bilateral laparoscopic hernia repair, who agree to have a sperm test both prior to and following surgery.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of prostatic surgery, testicular surgery, azospermia on first spermatogram, single testis, patients after chemotherapy, patients receiving hormonal therapy, patients receiving alpha blockers for any indication, patients who are receiving or received oral antifungal therapy six months prior to surgery