Does Varicocele Affect Sperm?
Q: I am a 31 year old male. I want to know if varicocele affects sperm? A: A varicocele may affect fertility. About 10% of men have a left sided varicocoele due, in part, to the anatomical effect of the compression of the left renal vein between the superior mesenteric artery and the aorta (the “nutcracker […]
Blood in my Semen?: Hematospermia
Hematospermia Explained A frequent question I am asked is: “What does blood in my semen mean?” Men are not used to seeing anything but clear, whitish, or slightly yellow/green color in their semen, all normal. But when the semen is suddenly red or brown, often their first thought is “cancer.” The good news is that, […]
