ReviewAsian journal of andrology
Specialized sperm function tests in varicocele and the future of andrology laboratory.
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- Proteomics and Metabolomics in Varicocele-Associated Male Infertility: Advancing Precision Diagnostics and Therapy.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
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- The Effect of Selenium Therapy on Semen Parameters, Antioxidant Capacity, and Sperm DNA Fragmentation in Men with Idiopathic Oligoasthenoteratospermia.Biological trace element research · 2023Article
- Elevated Sperm DNA Damage in IVF-ICSI Treatments Is Not Related to Pregnancy Complications and Adverse Neonatal Outcomes.Journal of clinical medicine · 2023Article
- Contemporary Use of ICSI and Epigenetic Risks to Future Generations.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Review
- Pathogenesis of Autoimmune Male Infertility: Juxtacrine, Paracrine, and Endocrine Dysregulation.Pathophysiology : the official journal of the International Society for Pathophysiology · 2021Review
- Using Data Mining to Assist in Predicting Reproductive Outcomes Following Varicocele Embolization.Journal of clinical medicine · 2021Article
- A Novel Approach to Improving the Reliability of Manual Semen Analysis: A Paradigm Shift in the Workup of Infertile Men.The world journal of men's health · 2021Review
- Presence of Round Cells Proteins do not Interfere with Identification of Human Sperm Proteins from Frozen Semen Samples by LC-MS/MS.International journal of molecular sciences · 2019Article
- Treating varicocele in 2018: current knowledge and treatment options.Journal of endocrinological investigation · 2018Review
- Intracytoplasmic sperm injection for male infertility and consequences for offspring.Nature reviews. Urology · 2018Review
- Effect of varicocele repair on sperm DNA fragmentation: a review.International urology and nephrology · 2018Review
- Role of sperm DNA fragmentation in male factor infertility: A systematic review.Arab journal of urology · 2018Article
- Elucidating the clinical indications of sperm DNA fragmentation in male infertility.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
- Antioxidants for elevated sperm DNA fragmentation: a mini review.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
- Understanding sperm DNA fragmentation.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
- An evidence-based perspective on the role of sperm chromatin integrity and sperm DNA fragmentation testing in male infertility.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
- Technical aspects of sperm DNA fragmentation testing, methods to select sperm with low DNA fragmentation, and usefulness of redox potential measurement in male infertility.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
- Sperm DNA fragmentation testing in patients with subclinical varicocele: is there any evidence?Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
- Integrating surgical and clinical andrology is essential to improve the quality of care delivered to infertile couples.Translational andrology and urology · 2017Article
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Abstract
Varicocele is a common medical condition entangled with many controversies. Though it is highly prevalent in men with infertility, still it marks its presence in males who do have normal fertility. Determining which patients are negatively affected by varicocele would enable clinicians to better select those men who benefitted the most from surgery. Since conventional semen analysis has been limited in its ability to evaluate the negative effects of varicocele on fertility, a multitude of specialized laboratory tests have emerged. In this review, we examine the role and significance of specialized sperm function tests with regards to varicocele. Among the various tests, analysis of sperm DNA fragmentation and measurements of oxidative stress markers provide an independent measure of fertility in men with varicocele. These diagnostic modalities have both diagnostic and prognostic information complementary to, but distinct from conventional sperm parameters. Test results can guide management and aid in monitoring intervention outcomes. Proteomics, metabolomics, and genomics are areas; though still developing, holding promise to revolutionize our understanding of reproductive physiology, including varicocele.
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