Varicocele

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Treatment

If the patient with varicocele is asymptomatic and infertility is not an issue, no treatment is warranted. If the discomfort is mild, the condition usually can be managed by wearing an athletic supporter or snug-fitting underwear during strenuous activity or exercise.

Surgery

If the varicocele causes pain or atrophy (rare) or if the condition is causing infertility (most common), surgery may be recommended. Most varicoceles can be corrected through a surgical procedure call...Read the full article