Are Varicocele life threatening?
No, varicoceles have no affect on health; they do not rupture nor cause severe pain.
Who should not undergo Varicocele treatment?
Despite what some physicians suggest, the majority of young males with Varicocele should be left alone if there are no symptoms.
Individuals with mild symptoms should wear a scrotal support (special panties should be worn) and this will ease the discomfort.
Married male who have a Varicocele and have no problems with fertility should stay away from surgeons.
Which individual with a Varicocele should be treated?
If one has symptoms, then a scrotal support should be worn. Varicocele is not life threatening nor is it an emergency; one should never be rushed into surgery. Varicocele surgery is purely an elective procedure and should be done after giving it a lot of thought. If the Varicocele is small and one has no symptoms or problems with fertility, just leave it alone.
Repair of a Varicocele is indicated when the couple has documented infertility and abnormal semen has been demonstrated.
Repair should be done when there is a significant discrepancy in size between the two testes.
Just having a Varicocele does not mean that you need surgery. Never go to a surgeon who recommends surgery without documenting that you have problems with semen.
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