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 ...

Varicocele is when veins in your scrotum swell. It’s a lot like a varicose vein that you get in your leg. It might feel like a bag of worms. It usually shows up above one of your testicles, most often ...

A recent report from Taiwan describes a new, minimally-invasive procedure for treating scrotal varicoceles. Compared with conventional, laparoscopic varix ligation, this approach appears to decrease ...

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 ...

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, ...

Three quarters of patients experienced complete or partial resolution of pain following the procedure. WASHINGTON D.C.—Percutaneous varicocele embolization is safe and effective for treating painful ...

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

Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins, but they occur around the testicles rather than the legs. They do not usually cause any serious problems, but they can impact male fertility. They happen ...

A varicocele can cause low sperm counts and affect fertility of a man. The primary function of the testis is to produce sperms and also secrete hormones to regulate the production of sperms and the ...

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 ...

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 Sandeep Talwar, Fertility Specialist at Nova Southend Fertility and IVF in New Delhi's Vasant Vihar, explained, “Varicocele is the most common cause of ...