Varicocele: new perspectives on an old problem.Fertil Steril 2026 May 12. [Online ahead of print]FS
Abstract
Varicocele has a substantial adverse effect on sperm production and male fertility, so varicocelectomy has an important role in treating infertility. Beyond its effects on fertility, varicocele may also be associated with pain, affect testosterone production and have some relevance for men with the most severe forms of male infertility, non-obstructive azoospermia. The adolescent with varicocele may also benefit from repair, especially if testicular growth has been affected. This issue of Fertility & Sterility has important insights into these clinical scenarios where varicoceles and their repair may be important.
Pub Type(s)
Journal Article
Review
Language
eng
PubMed ID
42128196
Citation
Schlegel, Peter N.. "Varicocele: New Perspectives On an Old Problem." Fertility and Sterility, 2026.
Schlegel PN. Varicocele: new perspectives on an old problem. Fertil Steril. 2026.
Schlegel, P. N. (2026). Varicocele: new perspectives on an old problem. Fertility and Sterility. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.fertnstert.2026.05.147
Schlegel PN. Varicocele: New Perspectives On an Old Problem. Fertil Steril. 2026 May 12; PubMed PMID: 42128196.
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T1 - Varicocele: new perspectives on an old problem.
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PY - 2026/05/07/received
PY - 2026/05/07/accepted
PY - 2026/5/14/pubmed
PY - 2026/5/14/medline
PY - 2026/5/13/entrez
KW - adolescent
KW - azoospermia
KW - scrotal pain
KW - testosterone
KW - varicocele
JF - Fertility and sterility
JO - Fertil Steril
N2 - Varicocele has a substantial adverse effect on sperm production and male fertility, so varicocelectomy has an important role in treating infertility. Beyond its effects on fertility, varicocele may also be associated with pain, affect testosterone production and have some relevance for men with the most severe forms of male infertility, non-obstructive azoospermia. The adolescent with varicocele may also benefit from repair, especially if testicular growth has been affected. This issue of Fertility & Sterility has important insights into these clinical scenarios where varicoceles and their repair may be important.
SN - 1556-5653
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DB - PRIME
DP - Unbound Medicine
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