Health claim
“Varicocele repair surgery can increase pregnancy rates in couples where the male partner has a clinically significant varicocele.”
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Evidence Summary
Multiple well-designed studies consistently support this claim.
Systematic reviews show that microsurgical varicocelectomy improves sperm concentration and motility, leading to higher natural conception rates.
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