Varicocele occurs in 19 to 41% of infertile men and is considered the most common cause of male infertility. The exact mechanisms by which varicocele affects male fertility are still unknown. Recent data indicate a negative impact of increased DNA damage on male fertility potential.
Clinical Study for Varicocele
Zini showed a decrease in %DFI after varicocele surgery. Hum Reprod. 2005.20:1018-21
Can Sperm DNA Fragmentation Determine the Need for a Varicocelectomy?
parameters Sandra Lara- Cerrillo et al (2020)
Below is an example of a patient in whom sperm DNA fragmentation decreased after varicocele repair:
