- male
- 30 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've been diagnosed with grade 3 varicocele and my semen analysis shows moderate oligoasthenozoospermia. Should I go for varicocele surgery and if so, which method works best? Will it help improve my sperm count and motility
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Yes, for a grade 3 varicocele with moderate oligoasthenozoospermia, varicocele surgery is generally recommended as it can improve sperm count and motility, and increase the chances of natural pregnancy. Surgical ligation or microvascular embolization are the most common surgical methods and both can be effective.
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Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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