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A varicocele is a widening of the veins along the cord that holds up a man''s testicles(spermatic cord).A varicocele forms when valves inside the veins along the spermatic cord prevent blood from flowing properly. This causes the blood to back up, ...
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More than half of men who have varicocele have a reduced sperm count. In many cases, sperm count improves after treatment.
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If you have pain, if the veins become unsightly, or if you and your partner are having trouble conceiving a baby, your doctor may advise surgery or another procedure to close off the enlarged veins.
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