- male
- 25 Years
- 14/08/2025
I've had varicocele in my left testicle for the past 7 years and it's been causing me pain. I'm unmarried and wondering if this can be treated with medication or if I'll need surgery. What are my options?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
A varicocelectomy is a surgical procedure that treats severe varicoceles that are painful or affect your fertility. A surgeon who specializes in conditions that affect your urinary system and reproductive system will cut your affected veins and seal off the ends.
Dr. Kamran Suggests...
Consult a Urologist
Answered 14/08/2025
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