Varicocele and its effect on testosterone: implications for the adolescent.
作者信息
Alkaram Ahmed, McCullough Andrew
机构信息
Albany Medical College, Albany, New York, USA.
出版信息
Transl Androl Urol. 2014 Dec;3(4):413-7. doi: 10.3978/j.issn.2223-4683.2014.12.07.
Abstract
The treatment of varicoceles in adolescents is highly controversial. In contrast to adults with varicocele, fertility status is not yet known and it is not generally feasible to obtain a semen analysis in adolescents in order to guide treatment. Hence, the principal indication for surgery in teenagers is hypotrophy/atrophy of the left testis associated with a varicocele. Recent evidence in adults suggests that varicocele may be a cause of hypogonadism. If this is further documented in adults, it may be true in teens as well and indeed, might be an indication for early surgery. This is an important area for research in adolescents with a varicocele.
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