Varicocele

[Alex Br13]

Hello,
my name is alex (16 years old) and about 1 and a half years ago, i noticed that there was some sort of swolen vein around my left testicle, i ignored this, but now i have decided to visit the doctors about it.
i am very worried that it will cause infertility as i have left it so long.
My left testicle is slightly smaller than my right, but there is no pain from it at all.
somebody please reply,
My father also had the same thing, and his just disappeared.
Also i am curious, does this only affect the sperm count from one testicle?
so the other testicle works fine?
thanks

[mk379941]

From what I have read it does affect both. Alot of write ups show that if the repair is done at a young age, the damage can be fully reversable. The size of the testicle can also come back. The younger you fix the problem the better you are later on. I would research having the micro-surgical approach / repair done. Everything I have read points to it being the most ideal procedure with the least pain, and the best results.

[mk379941]

From what my doctor said is that at the 6 month mark you typically see the true results at three months you may not have fully healed. Under my urologists guidence I also took vitamins from theralogix, the fertility blend. From the articles i've read is that a good vitamin regimen can help with blood flow etc, and heal quicker from the surgery. I am not going to recommand you try it since I am not a doctor but check into it. http://www.theralogix.com Its a little pricey but they are one of the few vitiamin companies which are approved / inspected to verify the labels.

Dont give up hope.
mk

[BlueKnite1981]

If your lucky, Varicocele has been known to go away on it's own. But it doesn't always do so. Ask your father to take you to a urologist and speak with them about your concerns.

It's great that it doesn't cause you pain, and a urologist may say you don't need surgery. Remember though, you know your body better than anyone else and if you think you may need it, get a second opinion. A GOOD Urologist will know if surgery may be necessary now to prevent atrophy(shrinking testicle), a low sperm count, and future pain.

And to answer your question: Sperm count is counted from both testes because when you ejaculate, it comes from both. So if one isn't producing any sperm, then you will have a lower count than if both were making sperm like normal. You can still have kids if only one testicle is making sperm, but it may be more difficult to do so.