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I was diagnosed with varicocele and may need surgery if it causes infertility. if i wait a few years, will the infertility become progressively worse?

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Yes: The heat from the varicocele will continue to damage newly formed sperm progressively over time.

Answered 1/29/2016

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Hello doctor. I have a varicocele for 3 to 4 years . Swallowed veins in scrotum , testis. And i am afraid about infertility. What should i do now i am so worried. Is this varicocele in left testis will cause infertility? I had no pain in it?

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I had varicocele surgery 5 years ago and i have varicocele recurrence grade 2 I have no pain no symptoms Can i continue my life without doing another surgery?

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Not getting erections with my thoughts/no ejaculation while sleeping after 4 years of left varicocele surgery. ?

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