Medically reviewed by Josephine Hessert, DO Key Takeaways Hydrocele is caused by fluid around the testicles, often in babies ...

Varicocele, similar to varicose veins in the leg, is a relatively common condition that involves an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum. Most commonly affecting younger men (ages 15-35), ...

Recent meta-analyses suggest that surgical correction of varicoceles can improve the semen parameters and natural pregnancy rates of infertile men, prompting renewed interest in varicocelectomy ...

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 ...

Testicular pain can have many causes, some of them serious. You'll want to get medical attention for severe pain that doesn't ...

One in 20 Australian men have treatable fertility issues. Thanks to Australia’s first-ever clinical guidelines, they will now be identified sooner.

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 ...

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 ...

Research shows that nonsurgical embolization is 98 percent effective, offers a lower recurrence rate and much quicker recovery than surgery for the treatment of varicoceles (varicose veins in the ...