I've had varicocele surgery and I'm worried about long-term effects could it cause erection problems or other issues down the line? What should I expect after recovery?

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Varicocele surgery can improve sexual function and reduce the risk of infertility, but it doesn't guarantee perfect recovery. While some men experience improved erectile function after surgery, others may still struggle with erectile dysfunction, according to research cited by Cleveland Clinic. After surgery, you should expect a period of recovery, potentially including pain, swelling, and bruising, which typically resolves within a few weeks

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When my penis is normal size I can pull the foreskin back easily but when it gets bigger it hurts to retract it is this normal or should I use some kind of lubrication instead of surgery

If foreskin pain occurs during erection, use of steroid creams or stretching may help; surgery is considered if unresolved.

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I've been thinking about penile enlargement treatments or surgery but I'm not sure what options are safe and effective. Can you explain what's available and what results I can realistically expect? I'm a bit worried about risks and side effects too.

Nothing to worry it is a physiological process.

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I've been feeling this burning sensation inside the skin of my penis after masturbating, and it's kind of worrying me. Plus, after a while, there's this white substance that appears when I move the skin, and honestly, it's pretty uncomfortable and making it hard for me to masturbate. What could this be, and should I be concerned about it?

it might be some fungal infection,keep that area clean. Avoid moisture in that area

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