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  • 30 Years
  • 14/08/2025

Is there any effective treatment for varicocele besides surgery and if I go for the operation will it cause any long-term complications

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Varicocele may be treated with scrotal support and supplements like antioxidants; surgery is curative and safe in most cases with low risk.

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Consult a Urologist

Answered 14/08/2025

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