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Will surgery on borderline varicocele lower testosterone if it hasn't dropped? is the vas deferens just as efficient as previous veins (plexus)?

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Dr. Vythilingam Alagappan answered

Specializes in Bariatrics

No: Sperm production may be lowered if the testes is warmed up by the varicose veins . Testosterone should not be a problem

Answered 9/28/2016

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