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I have a tiny variocele by right testicle. i've had it for awhile and wasn't worried, but i hear it affects testosterone. how badly does it affect it?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

Specializes in General Practice

Varicoceles : I think you have heard right, but at your age and with another functioning testicle you should have no change or problems with your hormone production. The testosterone level should be stable.

Answered 5/1/2013

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