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| | Varicocele - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
 | | Varicocelectomy, the surgical correction of a varicocele, is performed on an outpatient basis. | | | The patient being studied should undergo a provocative maneuver, such as a Valsava maneuver (straining, like he is trying to have a bowel movement) or standing up during the exam, both of which are designed to increase intraabdominal venous pressure and increase the dilatation of the veins. | | | An alternative to surgery is embolisation, a non-invasive treatment for varicocele which is performed by a specialized physician called an interventional radiologist. |
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicocele
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| | signs of varicoceles - varicocele symptoms |
| | One of the signs of varicoceles is an aching pain when the individual has been standing or sitting for an extended time and pressure builds up in the affected veins. | | | It is not known for sure how varicoceles contribute to these problems, but a common theory is that the condition raises the temperature of the testicles and affects sperm production. | | | Usually (but not always) painful varicoceles are prominent in size. |
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http://www.varicoceles.com/symptoms.htm
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| | Discovery Health :: Diseases & Conditions :: varicocele |
| | A varicocele is more common on the left because of the specific pattern of blood flow on that side. | | | Routine testicular self examination may alert the man to any new masses, which should be evaluated by the healthcare provider. | | | What can be done to prevent the condition? |
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http://health.discovery.com/encyclopedias/illnesses.html?article=2496&page=1
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| | Paduch |
| | Comparison of inguinal and laparoscopic approaches in the treatment of varicocele. | | | Surgical repair versus medical treatment of varicocele in the rat: pharmacological manipulation of the varicocelized testicle. | | | A thickened cord due to a varicocele should resolve in the supine position, whereas a thickened cord due to a lipoma will not change when the patient is supine. |
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http://www.duj.com/Article/Paduch/Paduch.html
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| | Center for Male Reproduction - Varicocele |
| | Repair should be done when a varicocele causes testicular pain or discomfort or there is a significant discrepancy between the size of the two testicles. | | | Occasionally a varicocele may be so prominent that it can be seen through the skin. | | | Surgical correction, intrauterine insemination and Clomid therapy can be used simultaneously to achieve a pregnancy. |
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http://www.malereproduction.com/14_varicocele.html
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| | News - Bilateral Treatment of Varicocele More Effective than Unilateral in Addressing Male Infertility: Presented at SIR |
| | Varicocele correction was achieved in 92% of men treated unilaterally and in 96% of those treated bilaterally. | | | All patients were treated percutaneously with a transbrachial approach. | | | To determine the relative efficacy of each approach, they conducted a retrospective analysis of the birth rate associated with each approach, as well as an analysis of technical factors influencing outcomes. |
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http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/news/8525697700573E1885256FE000551858
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| | Varicocele? what is male infertility |
| | There are many controversies regarding varicoceles that patients need to be aware of. | | | It's important whenever there is pain the scrotum to see a doctor immediately, because testicular torsion is a true medical emergency, which must be treated within hours to save the testicle. | | | See a competent physician for your health care needs. |
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http://www.varicocelefoundation.org
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| | Varicocele and Male Fertility and Infertility |
| | However, correcting a varicocele (surgical procedure) many times will not improve the semen quality enough to change the mode of therapy that will be required to result in a pregnancy for the couple. | | | In our opinion, varicocele surgery should not be considered for men with such low numbers. | | | Perhaps the jury is still out on varicocele surgery as a treatment of male infertility. |
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http://www.advancedfertility.com/varicocele.htm
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| | NGC - NGC Summary |
| | After treatment of a varicocele, semen analysis should be done at approximately three-month intervals for at least one year or until pregnancy occurs. | | | This report is intended to provide medical practitioners with a consensus of principles and strategies for the care of couples with male infertility problems. | | | The treating physician’s experience and expertise, together with the options available, should determine the choice of varicocele treatment. |
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| | Varicocele repair for infertility |
| | However, some doctors think that larger varicoceles are linked to sperm problems, which may worsen over time. | | | It can usually be done surgically on an outpatient basis using local or general anesthetic. | | | Some studies suggest that fertility rates are similar for men who do and do not choose this surgery. |
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http://www.webmd.com/hw/infertility_reproduction/hw202906.asp
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| | Varicocele embolization - varicoceles |
| | A revolutionary new procedure called "varicocele embolization" is a non-surgical alternative to painful varicocele surgery. | | | If you have been told that only surgery can correct a varicocele, take the time to learn about this treatment alternative. | | | If you have been diagnosed with a varicocele, you have more treatment options than you may have been told about. |
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http://www.varicoceles.com
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| | Surgery or embolisation for varicocele in subfertile men (Cochrane Review) |
| | Authors' conclusions: There is no evidence that treatment of varicocele in men from couples with otherwise unexplained subfertility improves the couple's chance of conception. | | | Three studies (Yamamoto 1996; Grasso 2000; Unal 2001) specifically addressed only men with subclinical varicoceles. | | | Although the concept that varicocele causes, and varicocelectomy cures, male subfertility has been around for almost fifty years, the mechanisms by which varicocele would affect fertility have not yet been satisfactorily explained, and neither have the mechanisms by which varicocelectomy would restore fertility. |
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http://www.update-software.com/abstracts/ab000479.htm
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| | Urology - Varicocele |
| | Examine the patient in a warm room, allowing the scrotum to relax. | | | After examining the patient in the standing position, the patient should be examined supine. | | | If a varicocele is not palpable, the patient should perform a Valsalva maneuver. |
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http://www.learnpediatrics.com/genitourinary/uroVaricocele.htm
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| | Osvaldo F. Padron, MD, PA - Varicocele |
| | Although varicoceles are generally not painful and are not life-threatening, they are a common cause of male infertility. | | | Varicoceles are very common, affecting 10 to 15 percent of all men. | | | If there is no discomfort and fertility is not an issue, treatment is not necessary as the condition is not serious. |
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http://www.drpadron.com/varico.html
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| | Varicocele definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
| | Newer tests that may be used to confirm the diagnosis include scrotal ultrasound, Doppler stethoscope, and technetium isotope study. | | | The problem may be that the varicocele sometimes damages the testis and that damage is irreparable. | | | Varicocele definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms |
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http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=5959
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| | VaricoceleFAQ specialists.com |
| | How will a varicocele affect my semen analysis? | | | How long will it take to see the results of a varicocelectomy? | | | What lifestyle changes can be made to improve the quantity and quality of sperm? |
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http://www.varicocelespecialist.com/otherfaqs.htm
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| | VARICOCELE |
| | Molte persone ammalate di varicocele non accusano nessun sintomo (molto spesso si accorgono di averlo perché non riescono ad avere figli!); questo dipende spesso dalle sue dimensioni. | | | Qualora il varicocele non arrechi disturbi soggettivi e non sia causa di infertilità non appare consigliabile alcun tipo di terapia (a volte è sufficiente che il paziente indossi gli “slip” invece che i “boxer”!). | | | In alcuni uomini le vene attorno al testicolo possono allargarsi o dilatarsi; le vene dilatate sono definite come varicocele. |
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http://www.varicocele.it
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| | Varicocele Embolization - Find a Physician Near You |
| | An educational service provided by the Interventional Radiologists who practice in the Department | | | Varicocele Embolization - Find a Physician Near You |
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http://www.varicoceles.com/states/argentina.htm
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| | Dorlands Medical Dictionary |
| | (var”ĭ-ko-sə-lek´tə-me) [varicocele + -ectomy] ligation and excision of the enlarged veins of a varicocele. |
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