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 ...

Infertility is defined as the inability of couples to have children despite 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse [1]. The worldwide incidence of infertility is ~15%, and male infertility is ...

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 ...

1. Which doctor should I consult if I have a varicocele? A urologist must be consulted in case of a varicocele. 2. What are treatment options are available for varicocele? Supportive measures like ...

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 ...

The influence of varicocele and microsurgical varicocelectomy on semen quality remains unclear. Few studies have investigated the relationship between semen metabolism and the abnormalities in ...

As many as 15 percent of men have varicoceles, masses of enlarged and dilated veins in the testicles. There is new evidence that varicoceles, long known to be a cause of male infertility, interfere ...

'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 ...

Varicocele is one of the most common yet overlooked causes of male infertility. Despite affecting a large number of men, many remain unaware of the condition until they face difficulties in conceiving ...