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Epidemiology of varicocele
Bader Alsaikhan, Khalid Alrabeeah, Guila Delouya
1Division of Urology, Department of Surgery, McGill University, Montreal, Québec, Canada.
Asian Journal of Andrology
|January 15, 2016
Summary
Varicocele affects 15% of healthy men and 35% of infertile men. This review explores varicocele epidemiology and influencing factors, highlighting the need for further research into this male infertility cause.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Urology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Varicocele is a prevalent condition in reproductive medicine.
- It affects 15% of healthy men and up to 35% of men with primary infertility.
- The pathophysiology of varicoceles and their impact on male infertility are not fully understood.
Purpose of the Study:
- To systematically review studies on varicocele epidemiology in the general population and infertile men.
- To identify factors influencing the epidemiological aspects of varicoceles.
- To highlight knowledge gaps and the need for further research.
Main Methods:
- Systematic review of existing literature.
- Evaluation of epidemiological data on varicocele prevalence.
- Analysis of factors potentially affecting varicocele occurrence.
Main Results:
- Varicocele prevalence varies significantly between healthy and infertile populations.
- Several factors influencing varicocele epidemiology were identified.
- Current understanding of varicocele epidemiology remains incomplete.
Conclusions:
- Varicocele is a significant factor in male infertility.
- More large-scale, well-designed studies are required to fully elucidate varicocele epidemiology.
- Understanding varicocele epidemiology is crucial for reproductive medicine practice.
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