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A member asked:

I've been diagnosed with a 0.5cm varicocele. i sometimes feel a dull ache in the teste irregularly. what are my options - surgery?

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Seems to be minor pr: It is a minor problem as long as it has not caused you any serious complications. Your doctor can monitor you(one choice) and may recommend surgery later on(the alternative choice) if it gets bigger or more painful or causing infertility.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/20/2014

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Exactly one year ago I had a bilateral Orchiopexy done on my testicles. The veins of my left testicle has a very dull aching pain constantly and I feel a bulge or lump in that area above the testicle. What could this be? Possible varicocele?

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