Varicocele: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Varicocele: what it is, symptoms, causes and treatment

Varicocele is a dilation of the veins in the testicles that causes blood to accumulate, leading to symptoms such as pain, a feeling of heaviness and swelling in the area. Normally, it is more common in the left testicle, but it can appear on either side, and can even affect both testicles at the same […]

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When to have varicocele surgery, how it is done and recovery

When to have varicocele surgery, how it is done and recovery

Varicocele surgery is generally indicated when a man experiences testicular pain that does not go away with medication, in cases of infertility or when low levels of plasma testosterone are detected. Not all men with varicocele need to undergo surgery, as most men have no symptoms and maintain normal fertility. Surgical correction of varicocele leads […]

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