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 ...

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 ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: My in-laws are being evaluated for infertility, and my brother-in-law has a varicocele. They say that he needs an operation. Is this necessary in order for them to have children? -- ...

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 ...

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 ...

The testicles need a supply of fresh blood to function correctly. It’s not difficult for the heart to pump blood into the testicles. The problem is how to get the blood in the testicles back to the ...

Gay is pain free for the first time in more than two years. At 30, the American sprinter is trying to resurrect his career after hip, groin and hamstring injuries. [File, Standard] Groin discomfort is ...

The swelling in this part of the male body is a physical alert that warrants attention. Medical research shows that some causes can impact sperm health and lead to fertility issues. Conditions like ...