I'm noticing some swelling in the veins on my penis. Is this something that might go away on its own or should I be concerned that it's more serious?

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I've had a grade 3 varicocele in my left testis for 3 years now and the pain is really bothering me. I'm confused whether to go for surgery, try varicocelectomy, or explore ayurvedic treatments. What would you recommend for long-term relief?

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I'm really concerned because I'm still a virgin and I've been dealing with chronic masturbation, often doing it multiple times a day, every day. I'm worried about what the side effects could be and if they're reversible. Also, what would be the best way to address this issue?

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My foreskin retracts easily when I'm soft but gets really tight when I'm erect and hard to pull back. I don't want to go for surgery are there any other medical treatments that could help with this?

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