Outcome of ICSI Using Cryopreserved Testicular Sperm From Infertile Men With Varicocele-associated Azoospermia

Outcome of ICSI Using Cryopreserved Testicular Sperm From Infertile Men With Varicocele-associated Azoospermia

This study will include cryopreserved sperm from infertile azoospermic men, with proven diagnosis of varicocele (clinical & sonographic), which will be used for ICSI in an ART program in Sohag. Patients personal and medical history and socio-demographic data will be retrieved from their saved medical files.

Study approval: The study will be submitted for approval by Research and Ethical committees at Faculty of Medicine, Sohag University.

This study will include cryopreserved sperm from infertile azoospermic men, with proven diagnosis of varicocele (clinical & sonographic), which will be used for ICSI in an ART program in Sohag .

Patients personal and medical history and socio-demographic data will be retrieved from their saved medical files.

Study design: Prospective, controlled clinical study. Control group: ICSI cases using cryopreserved sperms from infertile azoospermic men due to etiologies other than varicocele. Cases with known female factor infertility will be excluded.

Outcome Measures: fertilization rate, embryo quality, chemical pregnancy and clinical pregnancy.

Inclusion Criteria:

• cryopreserved sperm from infertile azoospermic men, with proven diagnosis of varicocele (clinical & sonographic), which will be used for ICSI in aى ART program.
• ICSI cases using cryopreserved sperms from infertile azoospermic men due to etiologies other than varicocele.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Cases with known female factor infertility