Uncovering Varicoceles – The Hidden Men’s Health Issue Impacting 15% of Men and Their Fertility

madman · Aug 9, 2025

In this episode, the hosts explore the often-overlooked topic of varicoceles. Dr. Justin Houman sheds light on the prevalence of this condition, affecting approximately 15% of men, and discusses the challenges in diagnosing it. Dr. Houman also delves into the significant implications varicoceles have on fertility, particularly how they elevate testicular temperature, adversely affecting sperm quality and DNA integrity.

madman · Aug 9, 2025

Thread 'Men with varicocele and late onset hypogonadism: varicocelectomy or TRT?'

Oct 24, 2024

Organised by the European School of Urology and the EAU Section of Andrological Urology , this recording centres on hormone treatment in infertile men which is a challenging issue as the treatment can have both beneficial and harmful effects. Spermatogenesis is under hormonal regulation involving not only the testis but also the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus. Testosterone deficiency is seen in 20-30% of all infertile men.

This recording will shed a light on current well-established and new indications for hormone treatment in men with...