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Varicocele: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment Options

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  Varicocele is a common medical condition that affects the veins inside the scrotum, which is the loose pouch of skin that holds the testicles. It develops when the veins that carry blood away from the testicles become enlarged, twisted, and overfilled with blood. This condition is similar to varicose veins that occur in the legs, but in this case, the problem occurs in the male reproductive system. Although varicocele is not a life-threatening condition, it can have a serious impact on male reproductive health if left untreated. Many men are unaware they have varicocele because it often develops slowly and may not cause noticeable symptoms in the early stages. However, over time, varicocele can lead to testicular pain, reduced testosterone levels, testicular shrinkage, and most importantly, male infertility. Medical research shows that varicocele affects around 15–20% of adult men and up to 40% of men who seek treatment for infertility . Because of this strong link with fertil...