Varicocele infertility chance?
A varicocele is enlarged veins in the scrotum. Yes, a varicocele may get larger as most varicoceles develop over time. Also, most develop on the left side.
A varicocele can be a very common cause for low sperm production and poor sperm quality. It is also a cause for infertility. Most varicoceles are not treated unless they are causing pain or infertility. However, it is a good idea to see a urologist, the proper doctor to handle this problem, so that he can at least diagnose you and follow your condition.
Your family doctor probably doesn't mention the varicocele to you since you do not complain of any pain. Without pain, no action would be taken. And, at 16, the doctor figures you aren't seeking treatment for an infertility issue. You can bet that, if you do have a varicocele, he has documented it in your medical records though.Is infertility from a Varicocele permanent, even after surgery?
Varicocele surgery is quite common, it will be OK and you will not be infertile as a result of it.
RRVaricoceles can sometimes cause fertility problems. However, this isn't true in all occasions and is most common with larger varicoceles.
If your varicocele did cause fertility problems, your fertility levels should return to normal in about 6 months after surgery.
I had an embolization for a varicocele I had for many many years. Mine was quite large and, although I was never tested for it, it probably caused some level of fertility problems because of the size of it and the length of time I had it. However, I know that any fertility problems that have bee caused will fix itself in a few months.
Don't sweat it and be sure to get it treated as soon as possible.
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