Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 10, 2026

Grade III Varicocele Surgical Treatment using Spermatic Vein-Superficial Abdominal Vein Shunt
Published on: August 23, 2024
Pituitary gonadal dysfunction in adolescents with varicocele
E J Kass1, J E Freitas, J A Salisz
1Department of Pediatric Urology, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Michigan.
Abstract:
Gonadotropin-releasing hormone stimulation testing was performed on 104 adolescent males with a unilateral left varicocele to determine the frequency of testicular dysfunction in this group of patients. An abnormal test result was noted in approximately 30 percent of varicocele patients. We believe that an abnormal test result indicates a higher risk for future fertility problems, and early treatment may reduce this risk.
Related Concept Videos
Adrenal Gland Disorders
Adrenal insufficiency, characterized by insufficient cortisol and aldosterone production, leads to conditions like Addison's disease. This disorder, affecting the adrenal cortex, exhibits symptoms such as skin bronzing, dehydration, low blood pressure, fatigue, and weight loss. Congenital adrenal hyperplasia, a genetic ailment causing...
Accessory Ducts of the Male Reproductive System
The epididymis is a small, comma-shaped organ located at the back of each testicle.
Disorders of the Female Reproductive System
Infertility in Males
Disorders of the Male Reproductive System
Prostate disorders are another major concern. These conditions can impair urinary flow due to the prostate's location around the urethra. Symptoms...
Varicose Veins II: Diagnostic Studies and Interprofessional Care

