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Does varicocele cause infertility?
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Maybe sometimes: In some cases yes, but in many cases not. You have to be evaluated individually to say more.
Answered 9/19/2020
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Sometimes: 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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