Varicocele Repair Versus Testosterone Therapy for Older Hypogonadal Men with Clinical Varicocele and Low Testosterone.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.euf.2018.09.017
Abstract: As men age, serum testosterone levels decrease. This reduction in testosterone levels may cause symptoms leading to hypogonadism. In addition, the presence of a varicocele can impair Leydig cell function, resulting in decreased testosterone production… read more here.
Keywords: varicocele repair; treatment; testosterone therapy; testosterone ... See more keywords
Age is a significant predictor of early and late improvement in semen parameters after microsurgical varicocele repair
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DOI: 10.1111/and.12620
Abstract: Accumulating evidence indicates that varicocele repair improves sperm quality. However, longitudinal changes in sperm parameters and predictors of improved semen characteristics after surgery have not been fully investigated. We retrospectively reviewed data from 100 men… read more here.
Keywords: age; varicocele repair; semen parameters; improvement semen ... See more keywords
Improvement of sperm morphology after surgical varicocele repair
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DOI: 10.1111/andr.13012
Abstract: A causative relationship between varicocele and impairment of semen quality has been largely investigated in the context of male infertility, although its clinical benefit remains controversial. read more here.
Keywords: varicocele repair; sperm morphology; improvement sperm; morphology surgical ... See more keywords
Indications and outcomes of varicocele repair.
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DOI: 10.23736/s0031-0808.18.03528-0
Abstract: Varicoceles exert deleterious effect on testicular function. The condition has been associated with male infertility, testicular hypotrophy and pain. These comprises the common indications for varicocele repair currently. Significant improvement in semen parameters and pregnancy… read more here.
Keywords: semen parameters; varicocelectomy; indications outcomes; outcomes varicocele ... See more keywords