Effects of varicocelectomy on sleep quality: Varicocele may affect sleep quality

Atac F., Oztekin U., Caniklioğlu M., Sarı S., Tokpinar A., Sönmez G.

UROLOGICAL SCIENCE, vol.32, no.4, pp.182-185, 2021 (ESCI) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 32 Issue: 4
  • Publication Date: 2021
  • Doi Number: 10.4103/uros.uros_164_20
  • Journal Name: UROLOGICAL SCIENCE
  • Journal Indexes: Emerging Sources Citation Index (ESCI), Scopus, Academic Search Premier, EMBASE, Directory of Open Access Journals
  • Page Numbers: pp.182-185
  • Keywords: Pain, Pittsburgh sleep quality index, sleep quality, varicocele, varicocelectomy, TESTOSTERONE LEVELS, NORMAL MEN, PAIN, ASSOCIATION, INFERTILITY, LIGATION
  • Yozgat Bozok University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Purpose: The relationship between sleep quality and testosterone levels has been known. However, there are no data whether sleep quality and varicocelectomy have a relationship. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the effect of varicocelectomy on sleep quality and testosterone levels. Materials and Methods: A total of 39 patients with painful left grade 3 varicocele were included in the study. Visual analog scale, serum testosterone levels, Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) including subparameters of sleep were questioned and recorded preoperatively and postoperatively. Results: There was a significant difference between the preoperative and postoperative parameters of both PSQI and subparameters of sleep (P < 0.05). After the operation, 36 (92.3%) patients had remarkable pain relief. Testosterone levels of 32 (82%) patients increased. Conclusion: We concluded that a remarkable improvement in sleep quality was provided after varicocelectomy. Furthermore, evaluation of varicocele may be useful in male patients with unexplained sleep disorders.