A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles (scrotum). A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. Varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility. However, not all varicoceles […]
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THE TOP 9 SYMPTOMS OF A VARICOCELE A varicocele is a group of enlarged veins in your scrotum, the pouch of skin that holds your testicles in place. Varicoceles are usually the result of incompetent or faulty valves in the veins in your scrotum. Often, they cause no symptoms at all. However, if you do […]
NONSURGICAL TREATMENT FOR MALE INFERTILITY CAUSED BY VARICOCELES A varicocele is a varicose vein of the testicle and scrotum that may cause pain, testicular atrophy (shrinkage) or fertility problems. Veins contain one-way valves that work to allow blood to flow from the testicles and scrotum back to the heart. When these valves fail, the blood […]
WHAT ARE FIBROIDS? Fibroids are tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment. The most important characteristic of fibroids is that they’re almost […]
If you’ve recently received a uterine fibroid diagnosis, you may be worried that this condition could prevent future pregnancies. It’s important to understand that many women with fibroids successfully conceive and go on to have healthy pregnancies. However, it’s true that uterine fibroids can sometimes affect your fertility. Fortunately, the right treatment can help preserve the […]
HOW DOES PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE (PID) CAUSES INFERTILITY? Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the reproductive organs, occurring when bacteria travels through cervix to the uterus and fallopian tubes. PID can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy, chronic pelvic pain, tubal or ovarian abscesses, adhesions, peritonitis (infection of a silk-like lining that covers the abdominal […]
ULTIMATE REVELATION ABOUT FIBROIDS Uterine fibroids are non-cancerous tumors that grow from the muscle layers of the womb. These benign growths of smooth muscle can vary from the size of a bean to being as large as a melon. THEY ARE ALSO KNOWN AS LEIOMYOMAS AND MYOMAS. Fibroids affect around 30 percent of all women […]
ABOUT THE 4 DIFFERENT TYPES OF FIBROIDS If you’re a woman, chances are you may develop uterine fibroids at some point during your lifetime. For many women, these growths typically appear during the childbearing years. UNDERSTANDING UTERINE FIBROIDS WHAT ARE UTERINE FIBROIDS? Also called myomas, uterine fibroids are benign tumors that grow in or on […]
SYMPTOMS OF UTERINE FIBROIDS Symptoms fall into two categories: those related to bleeding, and those related to bulk. The symptoms of uterine fibroids usually start with mild increased cramping with menses and/or a slight increase in bleeding during periods. As the fibroids grow, the symptoms will progress and can be severe enough to land the […]
IMPORTANT THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT FIBROID WHAT ARE FIBROIDS? Fibroids are tumors made of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue. They develop in the uterus. It is estimated that 70 to 80 percent of women will develop fibroids in their lifetime — however, not everyone will develop symptoms or require treatment. The […]
