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 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, ...

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? -- ...

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Bhavna Banga, Director in the Department of Reproductive Medicine and IVF Cloudnine Group of Hospitals in Noida and Delhi's East of Kailash, revealed, “The exact ...

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 ...

Varicocele affects sperm quality and fertility leading to male infertility Biomarkers MDB and fDFA outperform DNA fragmentation index in infertility prediction Automated DNA extraction systems can ...

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 ...

January 30, 2012 — Surgery increases testosterone production in men with varicocele, the most common cause of male infertility, according to a meta-analysis published in the February issue of the ...

Painful scrotum can be a bothersome symptom in men and in many cases despite extensive investigation, the cause of the pain can be a mystery to the treating doctor. There are many causes of painful ...