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Is cremasteric reflex related with varicocele ?

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Not related: The cremasteric reflex is a normal response of the nervous system and is not related to varicoceles.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/21/2014

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Only a dull discomfort on left testicle, but no cremasteric reflex. I did it on the right, and it went up fine. Testicular torsion?

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Yesterday my right testicle rotated to a weird position and caused mild discomfort. I was able to put it back in place naturally. No swelling, color change, vomiting, fever, etc. No cremasteric reflex in either testicle, not sure if I had it before?

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