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Varicoceles and male infertility
1Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, Texas.
American Family Physician
|February 1, 1988
Summary
Varicoceles affect 15% of males, impacting fertility with low sperm counts and motility. Early diagnosis and treatment, including surgical and percutaneous options, can prevent testicular damage.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Reproductive Medicine
- Andrology
Background:
- Varicoceles are a common cause of male infertility, affecting approximately 15% of postpubertal males.
- This condition is frequently observed in men attending fertility clinics, with one-third presenting this lesion.
- Varicocele-associated semen abnormalities include diminished sperm counts, decreased motility, and immature cellular morphology.