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  • male
  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

My ultrasound showed grade 5 and grade 2 varicocele in both testicles. The doctors are saying surgery might be the only option is that really the case? Are there other treatments I could try first? I'm a bit worried about what this means for my fertility and overall health. What would you recommend?

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Grade 5 varicocele should be managed by microsurgical varicocolectomy Good success rate with very few complications Also can be done as day care surgery

Dr. Kamran Suggests...

Consult a Urologist

Answered 14/08/2025

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