Q: I had an ultrasound of my testicles that said I have a varicocele. The doctor said … we can just keep an eye on it. Is that good advice? A: A varicocele is essentially a varicose vein problem ...

Melih Arici, MD Recurrence rates after percutaneous embolization are similar to those of surgery, researcher says. TAMPA, Fla.—Percutaneous varicocele embolization using a sclerosant agent and ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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