Impact of antioxidant and micronutrient intake on varicocele-associated infertility: a retrospective analysis (opens in new tab)

BackgroundVaricocele is a leading cause of male infertility, primarily due to oxidative stress. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dietary intake of antioxidants and micronutrients and semen quality in men with varicocele-related infertility.MethodsA retrospective analysis was conducted on 380 men between January 2018 and December 2023. Dietary intake of Vitamin C, E, Zinc, Selenium, CoQ10, and L-carnitine was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire. Seme...