Is testicular microlithiasis associated with decreased semen parameters? a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Testicular microlithiasis (TM) is characterised by microcalcifications in the testes and has been associated with infertility. This has led to studies of semen analysis in men with the condition. This systematic review aimed to compare semen parameters in men with TM and those without. Men with classic TM (≥ 5 microcalcifications per sonographic image) were also compared to those with limited TM (< 5 microcalcifications per sonographic image). Additionally, testicular volume and hormone levels were analysed as secondary outcomes. This review was carried out according to PRISMA guidelines and registered on PROSPERO. The quality of included studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale.

Results

Embase, MEDLINE, World of Science and Scopus were searched. Abst

SUBMITTER: Wilson HG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11619182 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature