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Post a new topicby contentuser on Sun Oct 05, 2008 1:41 am

Questions to Ask Your Doctor about Varicocele(Free Handout)


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. Mo...Read the full article
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