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Male Infertility

Infertility is frequently a multifactorial problem with contributory factors from both the female and male partners. Similarly there may be multiple contributory factors to male infertility resulting in either a low sperm count or in poor quality sperm with reduced motility or abnormal sperm forms. Dr. Harding treats many young men referred from fertility specialists or Consultant Urologists when a varicocoele might be part of the problem.

It is thought that a varicocele may cause fertility issues as the prominent varicose veins around the testicle lead to a rise in temperature in the scrotum that may impair sperm production. There have been numerous studies in the past, some of which show benefit in terms of sperm production by treating a varicocele. The improvement tends to be more in terms of sperm quality and motility rather than in sperm count. There can be a lag phase of about three months before such improvement can be picked up on sperm analysis. This is because sperm production takes approximately 2 to 3 months. There are no guarantees that treating a varicocele will improve fertility but it is one correctable underlying problem that can be readily treated. It is known that there is a higher incidence of varicocele in men presenting with fertility problems.

Patient Information Leaflet
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Heavy Menstrual Bleeding
  • Adenomyosis
  • Pelvic Congestion Syndrome
  • Varicocoele
  • Male Infertility
  • Prostatism
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease
  • Abdominal Aortic aneurysm
  • Radiology & Scanning
    • Ultrasound
    • CT
    • MRI
  • Interventional Radiology and Embolisation

Thank you for your kindness and understanding during this difficult period of my life. I am truly grateful for the treatment I have received and thankful I am in such safe hands.

I was terrified of the invasiveness of the procedure and being awake but your gentleness and skill meant I felt nothing. I saw my consultant yesterday and she agreed that a fine job had been done. I am so grateful.

I found Dr Harding’s manner during the consultation to be informative and reassuring. He asked me lots of questions but also answered my questions clearly explaining the MRI images to me and giving me the confidence to proceed with the fibroid embolization procedure. During the procedure, Dr Harding and his team put me at ease, so much so that I nearly fell asleep.

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The Chase
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