Interesting Facts about Sexual Medicine

Asthenozoospermia refers to a disorder of sperm motility, where a large portion of the sperm is not sufficiently motile to successfully reach and…

Azoospermia is a condition in which no sperm are present in a man's ejaculate. This is a common cause of infertility in men. There are two main types…

Epididymitis, also known as epididymitis, is an inflammatory disease of the epididymis, the small structure at the back of the testicle responsible…

Hypogonadism is a condition in which the testes (in men) or the ovaries (in women) do not produce enough sex hormones. In men, this leads to a…

Klinefelter syndrome is a genetic disorder in which boys are born with an extra X chromosome, resulting in a chromosome set of 47,XXY. This genetic…

Leukocytospermia, also known as pyospermia, is a condition in which there is an increased number of white blood cells (leukocytes) in the ejaculate.…

Necrozoospermia is a condition in which a large portion or the majority of sperm in the ejaculate are dead or immobile. This significantly impairs…

Oligozoospermia refers to a reduced number of sperm in the ejaculate, which is below the normal range and can impair fertility. In this condition, the…

The retractile testicle, also known as a retractile testis, is a temporary change in the position of the testicle. The testicle can move back and…

A seminoma is a type of testicular cancer that originates from the germ cells of the testis. It is one of the most common malignant tumors in young…

The gliding testicle is a form of undescended testicle in which the testicle can descend into the scrotum but does not remain there permanently and…

A sperm granuloma is an inflammatory reaction that occurs when sperm leak from the vas deferens or epididymis into the surrounding tissue. This can…

Teratozoospermia refers to a disorder of the morphology (shape) of sperm, in which a large proportion of the sperm in the ejaculate have abnormal…

Testicular atrophy refers to the shrinkage process of one or both testicles, leading to reduced function. This can be caused by various factors such…

A testicular cyst, also known as a spermatocele, is a benign, fluid-filled cyst that forms in the epididymis or on the vas deferens. These cysts are…

Testicular inflammation, medically known as orchitis, is a painful swelling and inflammation of the testicles that can be caused by bacterial or viral…

Testicular microlithiasis is a rare condition in which tiny calcium deposits form in the seminiferous tubules. These deposits are usually asymptomatic…

Testicular pain can be an unpleasant and worrying symptom that can have various causes. The pain can be acute or chronic, pulling, pressing or…

Testicular swelling is a symptom caused by an enlargement or swelling of one or both testicles. This swelling can be painful or painless and can be…

A testicular torsion, also known as testicular twisting, occurs when the testicle rotates around its own axis, thereby constricting the blood vessels…

A testicular tumor, commonly known as testicular cancer, is a malignant growth in the testes that occurs predominantly in young men between the ages…