MUNICH — Even a small varicocele can significantly affect sperm quality and fertility in an otherwise healthy young man, according to a population-based study of more than 7000 army recruits in six ...

Varicoceles have detrimental effects on semen quality, sperm function, and pregnancy outcomes in some men Oxidative stress seems to have a central role in the pathogenesis of varicocele-induced ...

Varicoceles are enlarged veins in the testicles, similar to varicose veins in the legs. Varicoceles do not generally cause symptoms, but they are a common cause of low sperm production and reduced ...

When couples face difficulty conceiving, the conversation often focuses on women’s health. But in reality, male infertility is a major part of the picture. Fertility troubles can surprise any couple, ...

Many men have enlarged veins in the scrotum, which is the pouch that holds the testicles. Doctors call these veins varicoceles. Many men with varicoceles have no symptoms, but some may have fertility ...

Hydrocele is caused by fluid around the testicles, often in babies but it can happen to adults. Varicocele is caused by enlarged veins in the scrotum and is common in males ages 15 to 25. Surgery ...

The report from the 2023 annual conference of French Urology Association (AFU), which was dedicated to male fertility, focused heavily on the diagnosis and treatment of varicocele, the most common ...

Varicoceles are distended, enlarged testicular veins that may feel like a bag of worms in a man's scrotum. Varicoceles can occur on one side within the scrotum or on both sides. They usually appear ...

Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins, but they occur around the testicles rather than the legs. They do not usually cause any serious problems, but they can impact male fertility. They happen ...

It’s high time we put the most enduring myths about human behavior to bed, and see the mind—and the world—as it is. The testicles need a supply of fresh blood to function correctly. It’s not difficult ...