The link between varicoceles and male infertility has been a matter of debate for more than
half a century. Varicocele is considered the most common correctable cause of male …

Background Varicocele (VC) is present in 35-40% of men with infertility. However, current
surgical and antioxidant treatments are not completely effective. In addition to oxidative …

It is estimated that infertility affects 8–12% of couples globally, with a male factor being a
primary or contributing cause in approximately 50% of couples. Causes of male subfertility …

Varicocele, or dilation of the pampiniform venous plexus, affects up to 15% of men.
However, few of these men encounter problems with fertility. This discrepancy between men …

Purpose Despite the significant role of varicocele in the pathogenesis of male infertility, the
impact of varicocele repair (VR) on conventional semen parameters remains controversial …

Purpose Varicocele is a common problem among infertile men. Varicocele repair (VR) is
frequently performed to improve semen parameters and the chances of pregnancy …

Capsule This expert opinion summarizes current knowledge on risk factors for infertility and
identifies a practical clinical and diagnostic approach for the male and female partners of an …

Varicocele is the most common correctable cause for male infertility, but not all men with
varicocele are affected equally by this condition. The pathophysiology of varicocele‐induced …

Although often asymptomatic and detected incidentally, varicocele is a relatively common
problem in patients who seek medical attention for infertility problems. Ultrasound (US) is the …

Varicoceles are dilated veins within the spermatic cord and a relatively common occurrence
in men. Fortunately, the large majority of men are asymptomatic, however, a proportion of …