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ea0063p327 | Reproductive Endocrinology 1 | ECE2019

Effects of percutaneous treatment of left varicocele on spermatogenetic and endocrine function of the testis: results from a 12-month follow-up

Sansone Andrea , Fegatelli Danilo Alunni , Pozza Carlotta , Fattorini Giorgio , Lauretta Rosa , Minnetti Marianna , Carlomagno Francesco , Petrozzi Alessandra , Radicioni Antonio Francesco , Anzuini Antonella , Romanelli Francesco , Lombardo Francesco , Paoli Donatella , Isidori Andrea M , Lenzi Andrea , Gianfrilli Daniele

Background: Varicocele repair is often suggested to improve reproductive outcomes, but there is no clear indications on which subjects are more likely to benefit from treatment. We assessed spermatogenetic and endocrine function of the testis in a population of young subjects with a 12-month follow-up following percutaneous treatment.Methods: We retrospectively reviewed data from 77 young patients (mean age 23.3 years, range 18–35) followed in our c...