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  • Worm-like lumps over the testicles

  • Pain in my scrotum

  • Scrotal area hurts

  • Scrotum looks like a bag of worms

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What is varicocele?

A varicocele is a condition where the veins in your scrotum become enlarged. The exact cause is unknown, but experts believe that it may be due to defective valves in the veins within your scrotum. The valves regulate the flow of blood to and from the testicles. It may also occur from compression of a vein by nearby structures. Varicoceles may lead to decreased sperm production and quality.

Symptoms of varicocele

  • Scrotum or testicle pain

  • Visibly enlarged blood vessels on the scrotum

Questions your doctor may ask to check for varicocele

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose varicocele

  • Do you have pain in your scrotum?

  • Do you have visibly enlarged blood vessels on or in your scrotum? (like a bag of worms)

Treatment for varicocele

Treatment for varicocele might not be necessary if it's not causing any issues. However, if symptoms such as pain, infertility, or shrunken testicles persist, surgery that seals off the affected vein to redirect blood flow into normal veins is usually recommended.

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References

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    https://www.nature.com/articles/nrurol.2017.98

  • Masson P, Brannigan RE. The varicocele. Urol Clin North Am. 2014 Feb;41(1):129-44. doi: 10.1016/j.ucl.2013.08.001. PMID: 24286772.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0094014313000785?via%3Dihub

  • Alsaikhan B, Alrabeeah K, Delouya G, Zini A. Epidemiology of varicocele. Asian J Androl. 2016 Mar-Apr;18(2):179-81. doi: 10.4103/1008-682X.172640. PMID: 26763551; PMCID: PMC4770482.

    https://www.ajandrology.com/article.asp?issn=1008-682X;year=2016;volume=18;issue=2;spage=179;epage=181;aulast=Alsaikhan

  • Chiba K, Ramasamy R, Lamb DJ, Lipshultz LI. The varicocele: diagnostic dilemmas, therapeutic challenges and future perspectives. Asian J Androl. 2016 Mar-Apr;18(2):276-81. doi: 10.4103/1008-682X.167724. PMID: 26698233; PMCID: PMC4770499.

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Nao Saito, MD

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