OBJECTIVE: To report observations of semen parameters in men with untreated varicocele over time. DESIGN: Semen parameters in 13 men with varicoceles were obtained at initial presentation, and re-evaluated at a 9 to 96-month interval because of persistent infertility. SETTING: Outpatient male fertility clinic. PATIENTS, PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen men who presented for fertility evaluation and who were found to have varicocele(s) and normal semen parameters. Re-evaluation was performed because of continued fertility problems. INTERVENTIONS: None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Semen parameters, especially sperm density, sperm mobility, and total sperm. RESULTS: Statistically significant deterioration was noted from normal to abnormal. CONCLUSION: In males with varicocele(s), normal semen parameters should not routinely be expected to remain normal over time.
OBJECTIVE: To report observations of semen parameters in men with untreated varicocele over time. DESIGN: Semen parameters in 13 men with varicoceles were obtained at initial presentation, and re-evaluated at a 9 to 96-month interval because of persistent infertility. SETTING:Outpatient male fertility clinic. PATIENTS, PARTICIPANTS: Thirteen men who presented for fertility evaluation and who were found to have varicocele(s) and normal semen parameters. Re-evaluation was performed because of continued fertility problems. INTERVENTIONS: None. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Semen parameters, especially sperm density, sperm mobility, and total sperm. RESULTS: Statistically significant deterioration was noted from normal to abnormal. CONCLUSION: In males with varicocele(s), normal semen parameters should not routinely be expected to remain normal over time.
Authors: Matthew A Will; Jason Swain; Mikkel Fode; Jens Sonksen; Gregory M Christman; Dana Ohl Journal: Fertil Steril Date: 2011-01-26 Impact factor: 7.329
Authors: P Cavarzere; M Sulpasso; E Maines; M Vincenzi; R Gaudino; E Monti; C Chironi; L Tatò; F Antoniazzi Journal: J Endocrinol Invest Date: 2011-06-07 Impact factor: 4.256