Does having a grade 1 or grade 2 varicocele impact sperm morphology and is there any way to treat it without surgery

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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Yes, varicoceles, even milder ones like Grade 1 or 2, can affect sperm morphology and overall sperm quality. While surgery is a common treatment, non-surgical options like embolization are available

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