my sperm count is very low at 3.66 lakh/ml and my FSH level is 14.55. the Doppler test showed normal testis but left grade 1 varicocele. one doctor says surgery can improve sperm count while another says my testis are too weak and it won't help. i'm really confused about what to do next

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