Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele
Varicocele is present in approximately 15% of men, and, although it is the most commonly diagnosed cause of male infertility, nearly two-thirds of men with varicoceles remain fertile. It was decided to make use of the current evidence obtained from the previous meta-analyses between 2004 and 2015 as...
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| description | Varicocele is present in approximately 15% of men, and, although it is the most commonly diagnosed cause of male infertility, nearly two-thirds of men with varicoceles remain fertile. It was decided to make use of the current evidence obtained from the previous meta-analyses between 2004 and 2015 as well as available articles covering this field, preferably randomized controlled articles dealing with the topic of semen analysis before and after repair. Two important meta-analyses were discussed as well as other articles dealing with the topic of semen analysis before and after varicocelectomy. The evidence suggests that all semen parameters improve after varicocele repair. Based on the available evidence, it is clear that there is a benefit in treating men with a palpable varicocele. One can expect that all semen parameters will improve within 3 months after repair. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-3e73f4bd7fc7458a932b69f62350f6ab2022-12-21T23:21:06ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow PublicationsAsian Journal of Andrology1008-682X1745-72622016-01-0118220220410.4103/1008-682X.168691Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicoceleThinus KrugerVaricocele is present in approximately 15% of men, and, although it is the most commonly diagnosed cause of male infertility, nearly two-thirds of men with varicoceles remain fertile. It was decided to make use of the current evidence obtained from the previous meta-analyses between 2004 and 2015 as well as available articles covering this field, preferably randomized controlled articles dealing with the topic of semen analysis before and after repair. Two important meta-analyses were discussed as well as other articles dealing with the topic of semen analysis before and after varicocelectomy. The evidence suggests that all semen parameters improve after varicocele repair. Based on the available evidence, it is clear that there is a benefit in treating men with a palpable varicocele. One can expect that all semen parameters will improve within 3 months after repair.http://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2016;volume=18;issue=2;spage=202;epage=204;aulast=Krugermotility/varicocele; semen parameters; sperm morphology/varicocele; varicocele; varicocelectomy |
| spellingShingle | Thinus Kruger Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele Asian Journal of Andrology motility/varicocele; semen parameters; sperm morphology/varicocele; varicocele; varicocelectomy |
| title | Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele |
| title_full | Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele |
| title_fullStr | Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele |
| title_full_unstemmed | Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele |
| title_short | Critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele |
| title_sort | critical appraisal of conventional semen analysis in the context of varicocele |
| topic | motility/varicocele; semen parameters; sperm morphology/varicocele; varicocele; varicocelectomy |
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