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Is it possible that a varicocele can cause testicular death? testicles are very small now, a little less than the size of a thumb.

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Dr. Fletcher Derrick answered

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No: Varicoceles are usually very benign. I suppose severe trauma may cause beeding. Alone, aside from some discomfort, very little trouble from V. The testis associated with a V tends to be smaller than the opposite one. The sperm prodution can be less in that testis .

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Answered 5/31/2016

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A member asked:

Is it possible that a varicocele can cause testicular death? testicles are very small now, a little less than the size of a thumb.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Fletcher Derrick answered

Dr Ali and 3 doctors agreed

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