A 43-year-old member asked:
My varicocele really hurts, i don't want to get surgery. are there natural treatment options?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Your urologist: knows the severity of your condition & would be the best source of information about your options.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Can a varicocele get better without surgery/treatment?
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Dr. James Isobeanswered
Phlebology 56 years experience
No: Varicocele can be asymptomatic. Surgery is the only way to rid the problem should it become symptomatic.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
5.7k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 2, 2017
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