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 ...

When we talk about infertility, people suddenly shift their focus to women. However, that is not true. Men can have similar problems having children, whether it's a problem with generating enough ...

Varicocelectomy boosts sperm number and motility, as well as likelihood of pregnancy. NEW ORLEANS—Varicocelectomy may significantly improve semen parameters such as sperm count, motility, and ...

Varicocelectomy is a surgical procedure performed to treat a condition called varicocele in males. In this condition, the veins draining the testicles become enlarged and tortuous and are visible on ...

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), ...

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 ...

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 ...

'If the varicocele is affecting the quality of semen, then we would recommend surgery' A reader asks: Doctor, I am 21-year-old male and have varicocele. Need an advice whether it is necessary to ...

Laparoscopic ligation is the favored treatment for varicocele in children and adolescents. A common postoperative complication of varicocele surgery is the disruption of testicular lymphatic drainage, ...

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 ...