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Can a varicocele cause testicular failure if gone untreated?

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Not failure per se: But ti can compromise sperm counts and fertility. Usually the non-affected testicle can function normally.

Answered 1/19/2014

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In some cases, yes: Most men have no problems related to a varicocele, and the testicles are normal. However they can be associated with pain, poor sperm count or atrophy (shrinkage/small testicle). Low sperm count can occur, even in cases of one-sided varicocele (85% are on the left).

Answered 9/19/2013

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