WHAT IS TESTICULAR ATROPHY Testicular atrophy is the shrinkage or wasting of the testicles. It can be caused by a variety of factors, including: Hormonal imbalances Aging Infections Chronic diseases such as diabetes and alcoholism Trauma or injury Testicular torsion (a condition in which the testicle becomes twisted, cutting off its blood supply) Treatment with […]
WHAT IS ORCHITIS Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicles. It can be caused by a bacterial infection, such as mumps or gonorrhea, or by a viral infection, such as the flu. Symptoms of orchitis may include pain and swelling in the testicles, fever, and chills. Treatment may involve taking antibiotics or antiviral medications, and […]
WHAT IS AZOOSPERMIA Azoospermia is a medical condition in which a man has no sperm in his semen. It can be caused by a number of factors, including problems with the testicles, the prostate gland, or the tubes that carry sperm. In some cases, the cause of azoospermia is unknown. Treatment options for azoospermia depend […]
WHAT IS LOW SPERM COUNT A low sperm count, also known as oligospermia, is a condition in which a man has a lower than normal number of sperm in his ejaculate. A normal sperm count is typically at least 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen, and a count of less than 10 million per […]
WHAT IS EPIDIDMYTIS Epididymitis is an inflammation of the epididymis, a small, coiled tube that sits on the back of the testicle and stores and carries sperm. It can be caused by a bacterial infection, sexually transmitted infection (STI), or other underlying health conditions. Symptoms of epididymitis include pain and swelling in the testicle, pain […]
WHAT IS HYDROCELE A hydrocele is a condition in which fluid builds up in the scrotum, the sac that holds the testicles. It can cause the scrotum to swell and can be uncomfortable or painful. Hydroceles can occur in males of any age and are usually painless. They can be caused by inflammation or injury […]
WHAT IS VARICOCELE A varicocele is a dilated network of veins in the scrotum. It is similar to varicose veins that can occur in the legs, but it occurs in the scrotum. Varicoceles are common, affecting about 15% of men. They are usually harmless, but can cause fertility problems in some men. If you are […]
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Fortunately, you can do something to correct these and other unhealthy behaviors. Adopt the following ten habits to keep your body looking and feeling young. 6 Ways to Live Longer: 1- Eat fruits and vegetables Getting fewer than three servings of fruits and vegetables a day can eat away at your health. Nutritional powerhouses filled […]
TRUSTED VARICOCELE TREATMENT WHAT IS VARICOCELE? Varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds the testicles. It’s found present in 15 percent of men, usually between the age of 15 and 25 years. Varicocele forms when the valves inside the veins in the cord prevent blood from flowing […]