Varicocele decreases epididymal neutral α‐glucosidase and is associated with alteration of nuclear <scp>DNA</scp> and plasma membrane in spermatozoa

Abstract

Varicocele causes a reduction in NAG activity by the epididymis that is associated with damage to both the membrane and sperm nucleus and a reduction in the seminal parameters. NAG levels were correlated with the quality of the sperm membrane and nucleus. Data suggest that a reduction of fertilization capacity in men during varicocele can result from damage to both the testis and the epididymis.