Importance of Varicocele Treatment for Male Infertility in the Days of Assisted Reproductive Technology_ Crimson Publishers


Importance of Varicocele Treatment for Male Infertility in the Days of Assisted Reproductive Technology by Kulvinder Kochar Kaur*, Gautam Allahbadia and Mandeep Singh in Crimson Publishers: Journal of Surgical Medicine
Varicoceles represents a dilation of veins within the pampiniform plexus, present in 15% of the general population. Varicocele is one of the most common etiologies of male factor infertility present in roughly 30-40% of infertile men presenting with primary infertility and up to 85% of those with secondary infertility [1]. It represents one of the simplest, most cost effective, and most effective avenues for the treatment of an infertile couples thus reproductive medicine providers should try to treat it.

Varicoceles as a cause of infertility had been recognized since late 19th century, with the 1st report described in 1929 [2]. Subsequently different reports have been published showing the benefits of repair, which included improved semen parameters and natural fertility. Data from recent studies showed benefits in addition in sperm DNA fragmentation, T production and even assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes. Once almost a century later, with ART having developed many folds, varicocele has got totally forgotten in view of it being a simple, effective and treatable part of infertility.


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