Influence of Inguinal Hernia Repair on Sperm Autoimmunity

Istituto Clinico Humanitas2,415 enrolled

Overview

Influence of inguinal hernia repair on sperm autoimmunity using MAR test

All infertile male patients, visited between February 2000 and September 2020 and which were tested with MAR (Mixed Autoglobulin Reaction) test, were included in this retrospective study. Sperm quality (number of spermatozoa, motility, vitality and normal forms) were also studied in this patients. The aim of the study is to evaluate if there is a higher incidence of positive MAR test among patients undergoing inguinal hernioplasty compared to the general population

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

2,415

Conditions

Male Infertility Due to Antisperm Antibody

Interventions

Mar testDIAGNOSTIC_TEST

Study of antisperm antibodies

Eligibility

Sex: MALEMin age: 18 YearsMax age: 60 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergone to correction of inguinal hernia Exclusion Criteria: * No specific exclusion criteria were set.

Locations (1)

Istituto Clinico Humanitas

Rozzano, Milano, Italy

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Evaluate if there is a higher incidence of positive MAR test among patients undergoing inguinal hernioplasty

Time frame: 20 years

Secondary Outcomes

Evaluate if there is a modification of seminal parameters among patients undergoing inguinal hernioplasty

Time frame: 20 years

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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