- male
- 25 Years
- 14/08/2025
I have grade 3 varicocele and I'm really worried should I get surgery for this? If I do go through with the surgery, will it completely fix the problem or could it come back later?
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If the varicocele is at a low stage, there is no complaint of infertility, and there is no testicular atrophy, these patients do not need treatment. In the following cases, varicocele surgery must be performed: If there is grade 2.3 varicocele in adolescence. If you have infertility
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Consult a Urologist
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