A new publication finds that varicocele repair might improve semen quality enough to enable couples who are awaiting in vitro fertilization or intrauterine insemination to attempt natural conception ...

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 ...

Varicocelectomy is a surgery that removes swollen veins inside the scrotum, called varicoceles. There aren’t any medications that treat or get rid of varicoceles, so your doctor may recommend surgery ...

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, ...

Use of an alcohol sclerosing agent is effective in 98% of men and does not require hospitalization. SEATTLE—Non-surgical transcatheter retrograde sclerotherapy of ...

Hydrocele is caused by fluid around the testicles, often in babies but it can happen to adults. Varicocele is caused by ...

Q I am 35 years old and have been married for three years. I have had a swelling around my left testicle for some time and as my wife and I are having difficulty conceiving a baby I attended my doctor ...

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 ...

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 ...