In a nutshell This study looked at how varicocele repair surgery affects the microscopic shape of sperm. It found that surgery improved sperm shape, movement, and concentration for men with infertility. Some background Varicoceles (VCs) can be a factor in male infertility. VCs are enlarged veins of the scrotum. These enlarged veins heat the testes,...
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In a nutshell This review looked at antioxidants for men with infertility. They found that antioxidants can improve semen quality, including for men with varicoceles (VCs). Some background Male infertility, such as low sperm count, contributes to half of all cases of infertility. Sperm require specific conditions to develop normally. Sperm are...
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In a nutshell This study looked at the effect of three months of coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) on men with infertility. It found that CoQ10 supplements improved sperm parameters, oxidation levels, and amount of DNA damage. Some background Male infertility contributes to 50% of infertility cases. One cause of male infertility is reactive oxygen species (ROS)....
Read MoreIn a nutshell This study aimed to investigate if childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia affected sexual functioning in young male survivors. This study concluded that men who had childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia had reduced sexual functioning when compared to men with no history of cancer. Some background Male survivors of childhood...
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