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Infertility can be caused by various things. One possible cause is a varicose vein in the scrotum, also known as a varicocele. Varicoceles are quite common. Read about the treatment options and which men can benefit from them. more...
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Overview
Varicoceles are common, particularly in teenage boys and men between the ages of 15 and 25. Experts believe that 5 to 15% of all men have a varicocele. About 90% of them have it on the left side of their scrotum. more...
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Research summaries
(PantherMedia / Alexander Raths) Some experts think that varicoceles can affect fertility in men. If men with a palpable varicocele and poor sperm quality have treatment, the chances of their partner becoming pregnant could possibly improve. more...
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Glossary
Fertility is the ability to conceive a child (men and women) and carry the child to full term (women). A woman’s fertile phase of life usually begins when she has her first period (menarche) and ends after her last period (menopause). Men are usually able to father children from puberty until old age. In women, infertility means the inability ... more...
