A hydrocele is a type of swelling that appears in the scrotum due to an accumulation of fluid around the testicle.
Even though, in principle, it doesn't affect male fertility, it can present certain symptoms and be painful. If the hydrocele doesn't go away on its own, surgery may be required.
Read the full article on: Testicular Disorders & Infertility – Impact on Reproductive Function ( 84).
By Arantxa Pérez Garrido M.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Cristina Algarra Goosman B.Sc., M.Sc. (psychologist).
Last Update: 03/28/2018
