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What is a varicocele? A varicocele is a bunch of enlarged and swollen veins in the scrotum. These veins carry the blood from the testicle back toward the heart. They are similar to varicose veins of the leg. Varicoceles often form during the time of …
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What is vesicoureteral reflux? Vesicoureteral reflux is the abnormal backflow of urine from the bladder into the ureter and up to the kidney. The majority of the time this is a condition with which a child is born. It is caused by an abnormal entry of …
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Infertility—the inability to conceive a child after one year or more of unprotected sexual intercourse– affects about 15 percent of couples. Male infertility plays a role in about half these cases. The problem may be a result of low or poor quality sperm …