Varicocele

[nicow]

I am a runner with a varicocele that was discovered in my left testicle. The pain is minor but consistent, I was wondering if there are any other runners with varicoceles who continue to train at a high level (60+ miles per week) without having undergone surgery. I am very afraid of not being able to continue running and I was wondering if there was anyone with any advice. Thanks

[FYR]

I do absolutely zero running and am probably the least-exercised human being on earth, and seem to have exactly what you described, and on my left side.

I've read up that exercise can cause the pain to flare up, but I don't know if it will actually worsen your varicocele.

If anyone knows any links between varicoceles and exercise, positive or negative, please post (citing sources appreciated but " I heard in the hallway" will do).