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Testicle hurts

Big blood vessels over scrotum

Swollen testicles

Testicular pain

Big veins in the scrotum

Enlarged testicles

Pain in my testicle/s

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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 as well as dull achy pain after standing for long periods.

Typical Symptoms of Varicocele

Diagnostic Questions for Varicocele

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Are you experiencing any pain or discomfort in your scrotum or testicles?
  • Do you have enlarged blood vessels on or in your scrotum?
  • Are your testicles or scrotum swollen?
  • Are you struggling to conceive?

Treatment of 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.

Reviewed By:

Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc

Kenji Taylor, MD, MSc (Family Medicine, Primary Care)

Dr. Taylor is a Japanese-African American physician who grew up and was educated in the United States but spent a considerable amount of time in Japan as a college student, working professional and now father of three. After graduating from Brown, he worked in finance first before attending medical school at Penn. He then completed a fellowship with the Centers for Disease Control before going on to specialize in Family and Community Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) where he was also a chief resident. After a faculty position at Stanford, he moved with his family to Japan where he continues to see families on a military base outside of Tokyo, teach Japanese residents and serve remotely as a medical director for Roots Community Health Center. He also enjoys editing and writing podcast summaries for Hippo Education.

Nao Saito, MD

Nao Saito, MD (Urology)

After graduating from Tokyo Women's Medical University School of Medicine, Dr. Saito worked at Tokyo Women's Medical University Hospital, Toda Chuo General Hospital, Tokyo Women's Medical University Yachiyo Medical Center, and Ako Chuo Hospital before becoming Deputy Director (current position) at Takasaki Tower Clinic Department of Ophthalmology and Urology in April 2020.

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