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Can a varicocele get better without surgery/treatment?

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Dr. James Isobe answered

No: Varicocele can be asymptomatic. Surgery is the only way to rid the problem should it become symptomatic.

Answered 6/16/2017

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Varicocele never hurt but now after standing all day at work and randomly being active I get a ache and random pains. Is it time for surgery ?

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I have grade 2 Varicocele and my doctor and I decided that I'm going to get surgery within the next month. However, I was wondering if masturbation will worsen it or will have any negative side effects?

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