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Evaluation of seminal fluid leukocyte subpopulations in patients with varicocele

International Journal of Immunopathology and Pharmacology, 2020
Varicocele is a common cause of sperm damage. Some studies showed higher concentration of seminal leukocytes in patients with varicocele. The aim of the study was to evaluate seminal leukocyte subpopulations in patients with varicocele.
Laura Maria Mongioì, Angela Alamo, Aldo E Calogero, Michele Compagnone, Filippo Giacone, Rossella Cannarella, Sandro La Vignera, Rosita Angela Condorelli   +7 more
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Low‐Level Human Epididymis Protein 4 in Seminal Plasma Is an Independent Risk Factor for Poor Semen Liquefaction: A Case Control Study

Journal of Clinical Laboratory Analysis, EarlyView.
Our work identifies a novel and significant association between low seminal levels of Human Epididymis Protein 4 (HE4) and the clinical condition of poor semen liquefaction, a common cause of male infertility. The findings are statistically robust, clinically relevant, and provide a foundational basis for future research into the mechanism by which HE4
Feifei Wang, Jiangnan Wu, Shijie Gao, Zhuohan Zheng, Zhiheng Wang, Jing Gao   +5 more
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AN OPERATION FOR VARICOCELE [PDF]

Journal of the American Medical Association, 1919
Varicocele is a frequent cause of disability in the naval service, not really so much because of its local disabling factors but more especially because of the complaints of a reflex nervous or psychic nature attributable to it. Occasionally a large varicocele is used as a means of avoiding unpleasant duty.
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Nut Consumption and Sperm Quality in Healthy Men: Results From the Led‐Fertyl Study

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Nuts are rich in antioxidants and other bioactive compounds, and recent evidence suggests that their regular consumption may be associated with sperm quality. However, the current scientific evidence remains limited and inconsistent.
Estefanía Dávila‐Córdova, Nancy Babio, Cristina Valle‐Hita, María Fernández de la Puente, Alfonso Beltran‐Arasa, Miguel Cebrián‐Puig, Violeta Fambuena‐Perez, Iván García‐Serrano, Michelle M. Murphy, Jordi Salas‐Salvadó, Albert Salas‐Huetos   +10 more
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Spermatozoa protein alterations in infertile men with bilateral varicocele

Asian Journal of Andrology, 2016
Among infertile men, a diagnosis of unilateral varicocele is made in 90% of varicocele cases and bilateral in the remaining varicocele cases. However, there are reports of under-diagnosis of bilateral varicocele among infertile men and that its ...
Ashok Agarwal, Rakesh Sharma, Damayanthi Durairajanayagam, Zhihong Cui, Ahmet Ayaz, Sajal Gupta, Belinda Willard, Banu Gopalan, Edmund Sabanegh   +8 more
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Effect of Varicocele and Its Treatment on Testosterone in Hypogonadal Men with Varicocele: Review of the Literature

Balkan Medical Journal, 2020
Varicocele might cause deterioration in Leydig cell functions, and it is a significant risk factor for hypogonadism. Some controversial issues have been raised in the treatment of hypogonadal men with varicoceles.
Selahittin Çayan, Erdem Akbay, Barış Saylam, Ateş Kadıoğlu   +3 more
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Varicocele: A Review [PDF]

Seminars in Interventional Radiology, 2016
Varicoceles are relatively common clinical problem that are associated with pain, testicular atrophy, and reduced fertility rates. After a brief historical perspective is presented, this article reviews the anatomy, indications, treatment options, and potential complications related to varicoceles.
Brian F, Baigorri, Robert G, Dixon
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Loss‐of‐Function Variants in CCDC189 Cause Human Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia by Disrupting Sperm Flagellar and Acrosomal Architecture

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT), characterized by reduced sperm count, impaired motility, and abnormal morphology, is a major cause of male infertility with substantial genetic heterogeneity. However, the underlying genetic etiology remains unresolved in a large proportion of affected individuals.
Jianteng Zhou, Ghulam Mustafa, Tingting Lin, Jingwei Ye, Huan Zhang, Hanwei Jiang, Kexin Yang, Guoning Huang, Qinghua Shi   +8 more
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Evaluation of Varicocele Frequency in Adolescents in the City of Isfahan [PDF]

International Journal of Fertility and Sterility, 2007
Background Although varicocele can be treated, it is considered as one of the most common causes of infertility. This study was performed in order to estimate prevalence of varicocele in adolescents aging 12-14 years in the city of Isfahan.
Homayoun Abbasi, Amir Ghanbarian, Saeid Salimi Khoozani, Mohammad Hossein Nasr-Esfahani   +3 more
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Machine Learning‐Based Prediction of Sperm Retrieval Outcomes in Patients With Klinefelter Syndrome: A Multicenter Study With External Validation

Andrology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background The Klinefelter syndrome is a common genetic cause of male infertility, and testicular sperm extraction (TESE) enables sperm retrieval in a subset of affected patients. However, predicting TESE success remains challenging due to the heterogeneous clinical and endocrinological presentation of the Klinefelter syndrome.
Murat Gül, Ali Şahin, Cevahir Özer, Mesut Altan, Tansu Güdelci, Kadir Can Sahin, Mehmet Hamza Gültekin, Muhammed Arif İbis, Mesut Berkan Duran, Burak Sivaslıoğlu, Eray Hasırcı, Mert Kılıç, Ali Can Albaz, Gökhan Çeker, Gianmaria Salvio   +14 more
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