A number of surgical techniques are available for the treatment of varicocele. Subinguinal microsurgical ligation is widely used, but can be time-consuming and expensive. Scrotal antegrade ...

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 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 ...

For many men, discomfort in the groin is something quietly endured. It’s often brushed off as fatigue, heat, or the result of a long day on one’s feet. But for some, the real cause lies deeper, a ...

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 ...

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Dear Dr. Roach: I am a 76-year-old male who is in good health and doesn’t take any medications. I ride my bike 40 miles a week, play golf four days a week and go to the gym every other day. About six ...