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I have something called a varicocele on my left teste vein what is worst case best case in going about treating it ? will i lose the testi?
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Leave it alone...: Varicocele is common in men up to 15% and more frequent on the left. Surgery is done for three conditions: symptomatic; being related with infertility + poor sperm quality; and associated with testicular atrophy in adolescents. Otherwise, do nothing. For more concern, see an expert in the field. Best.
Answered 2/17/2014
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Won't lose testicle: A varicocele is a mass in the scrotum caused by defective valves in the testicular veins, which cause blood to pool, and the veins to expand. The pooling blood raises testicular temperature and affects testosterone and sperm production, which can affect fertility. Men can still have babies w/ this, but the odds are lower. Tx safely w/ varicocelectomy, ligation, or embolization.
Answered 5/25/2015
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