Anti-sperm Antibody Positivity in Men with Varicocele: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

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Authors

Marco Falcone · Azienda Ospedaliera Citta' della Salute e della Scienza di Torino

Kadir Böcü · Sivas State Hospital

Hakan Keskin · Hacettepe University

Jesus Fernando Solorzano Vazquez

Ravi Banthia · Western General Hospital

Tara Mahendran · Orthopaedic Research Group

Müslim Doğan Değer

Vineetha KV

Abstract

This SRMA indicates that ASA positivity is significantly higher among men with varicocele when tested by direct method (MAR) or indirect method (ELISA). This data suggests an immunological pathology in infertile men with varicocele and may have implications for the management of these patients.

Topics & Keywords

Sperm and Testicular Function Reproductive Biology and Fertility Ovarian function and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: The World Journal of Men s Health

Volume 43, Issue 1, pp. 60-60

DOI: 10.5534/wjmh.240003

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