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I have bilateral varicocele of 1 stage. spermogram is good, no infertility.i know that varicocele lowers testosterone.can i do surgery to improve it?
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Not necessarily: Form what you described, it is unlikely that your testosterone level is low. You may talk to your doctor about getting your testosterone level tested, before contemplating surgery. Wish you good health!
Answered 8/18/2018
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