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 ...

Varicocele, the leading cause of male infertility, can impair spermatogenesis through several pathophysiological mechanisms. Of these, current evidence suggests that oxidative stress is the central ...

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, ...

Varicocele is a common health condition that affects the male reproductive system and it has been linked to male infertility. Varicocele refers to the abnormal dilation and enlargement of the veins ...

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 ...

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 ...

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? -- ...

See also the practice article by Arrabal-Polo and Merino-Salas on page 323 and at www.cmaj.ca/lookup/doi/10.1503/cmaj.121253 A 30-year-old man presents to his primary ...

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 ...