Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
I have read your description and understand your concern.
Varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of the pampiniform venous plexus, which drains the testicles, in the
scrotum.
It is quite common affecting about 15 percent of male population.
The condition can have an effect on fertility. It affects about 35 percent of men with
primary infertility and in 75 to 80 percent of males with
secondary infertility.
It’s not always necessary to treat a varicocele.
Treatment is usually instituted if it causes:
1. pain
2. testicular atrophy
3. infertility or thinking about assisted reproductive techniques
Treatment options available include:
1. Varicocele surgery, which is performed on out-patient basis and may improve fertility.
2. Embolization, which is alternative to surgery, which is a minimally invasive treatment, generally performed by an interventional
radiologist.
Hope the information provided would be helpful.
All the best.