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Varicocele among infertile men in Qatar.
H ElBardisi1, M Arafa1,2, A K Rengan3
1Department of Urology, Hamad Medical Corporation, Doha, Qatar.
Andrologia
|July 13, 2016
Summary
Varicocele, a common cause of male infertility, affects nearly half of infertile men in Qatar. Higher grades of varicocele were more prevalent, highlighting its significance as a health concern in the region.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Andrology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Varicocele is a leading cause of male infertility worldwide.
- Understanding its prevalence and clinical grading in diverse populations is crucial for targeted interventions.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence and clinical grade of varicocele in infertile Qatari and non-Qatari men.
- To compare varicocele characteristics between these two demographic groups.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 455 infertile male patients.
- Clinical examination and color Doppler ultrasonography for varicocele diagnosis.
- Classification into Qatari and non-Qatari cohorts.
Main Results:
- Varicocele was diagnosed in 43.1% of all patients (196/455).
- Higher grades (II and III) of varicocele were significantly more frequent than grade I.
- Prevalence and grading showed variations between Qatari and non-Qatari men, with non-Qatari men having a higher proportion of grade II and III varicoceles.
Conclusions:
- Varicocele is a significant health issue impacting male fertility in Qatar.
- Clinical grading and prevalence differ between Qatari and non-Qatari infertile populations.
- Further research may inform specific management strategies for varicocele in this region.
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