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Varicocele
Varicose spermatic cord veins within the scrotum. Usually left sided & due to absent or faulty venous valves between testis and major vessels permitting beack pressure effects on spermatic veins. Can cause infertility in some, but mostly of no consequence. Best treated by urologist if associated with pain which is rare, or there is an unpleasant heavy draggy feeling.
Dr. George Klauber reviewed this
Specializes in Pediatric Urology
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Please explain what does a varicocele feel like?
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Varicocele embolisation how do I know it worked?
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How dangerous is a varicocele? Is it pretty benign
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