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I have grade 2 varicocele. does it affect my testosterone production?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Grade 2 Varicoele: It may. Please see: https://www.urologytimes.com/view/varicocelectomy-leads-testosterone-increase-regardless-grade

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Answered 9/13/2020

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