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Laptop Use May Damage Testicles and Inhibit Sperm Production
Couples who are trying to have children may want to look at their laptop use. Laptop computers produce enough heat to raise the temperature of the testicles. Frequent laptop use could result in chronic heating of the testicles without allowing enough time for the scrotum to cool down in between uses. This could cause permanent damage that would decrease the amount of sperm produced by the testicles. In the December 9, … Read entire article »
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Testicular Cancer
American cyclist Lance Armstrong had just turned 26 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. “I had ignored the symptoms for months; pain comes with professional cycling, so it was easy to dismiss the soreness in my groin, headaches and difficulty breathing,” Armstrong said in an interview, “Winning the Race,” with NIH MedlinePlus in 2006. “I reluctantly went to the doctor after my testicle had swollen to three times its normal size.” At first, … Read entire article »
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Impotence May Be a Sign of Cardiovascular Disease
Impotence is often a sign of a more important health risk, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Obesity and tobacco use can also cause cardiovascular problems that lead to erectile dysfunction. Pharmaceutical companies promise to “fix” erectile function with a little blue pill, or a number of other pills that are out there. Even if a popular ED drug brings a little excitement back into the bedroom, erectile dysfunction is often a sign of a much more … Read entire article »
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Ultrasound Imaging of the Scrotum
Ultrasound imaging of the scrotum is a safe and painless examination used to diagnose scrotal swelling, testicular lumps, and pain. Ultrasound is considered to be the “gold standard” for imaging the scrotum and testicles. It uses sound waves to produce images of the structures. Since there is very little fat in the scrotum and the structures within are very close to the skin, high-frequency ultrasound can be used to obtain detailed images. Scrotal, or testicular ultrasounds, are … Read entire article »
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Vasectomy and Vasectomy Reversals
Vasectomy is a surgical option for men who no longer wish to have children. It is often the choice method of sterilization for couples because, unlike any sterilization procedures for women, vasectomy is minimally-invasive and often allows the patient to return to daily activities after one day of rest, although some men may need several days of recovery. Vasectomy Procedure … Read entire article »
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Varicocele in the Scrotum – Varicose Vein-Like Varicoceles
Varicoceles are enlarged veins in the scrotum in which blood does not flow properly. They are similar to the varicose veins that can be found on the leg. Varicoceles most commonly occur on the left side of the scrotum in men between ages 15 and 25. Varicocele Causes While varicoceles are quite common, the cause is unknown. According to “Varicocele,” a Mayo Clinic article, “Many experts believe a varicocele forms when the valves inside the veins in … Read entire article »
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Hydrocele Causes Scrotal Swelling – Diagnosing and Repairing a Hydrocele
Scrotal swelling can be caused by the accumulation of fluid around the testicles. Men over the age of 40 are at a greater risk for hydrocele, which may be caused by trauma to the scrotum or infection. Ten percent of male babies are born with hydroceles that normally clear up within the first year. Hydrocele Causes and Symptoms According to the Mayo Clinic article, “Hydrocele,” the testicles descend from the abdomen into the scrotal sac while a … Read entire article »
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