A varicocele occurs when there the veins within scrotum (the bag of skin which contains the testicle) becomes dilated and enlarged. In severe cases, the dilated veins may look like a ‘bag of worms’.
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Symptoms
There are usually few symptoms initially but can cause these symptoms later on;
Discomfort or sometimes pain especially with physical activity or standing for too long
Worsen as the day progresses but is relieved when lying down
Impaired fertility due to reduced sperm production or poor sperm quality
Shrinkage of the testicle
Click to view Covenant Health video on varicocele
Treatment
Small lesions may not have symptoms and therefore may not require treatment. However, treatment is advisable when there is discomfort or infertility issue. Treatment is performed to close off the diseased vein using either surgery or percutaneous embolisation.
Open or laparoscopic surgery to repair the varicocele through an incision at the groin
Percutaneous embolisation by inserting a small instrument into your vein to insert a coil to block these dilated veins
Click to view Vascular Training video on Varicocele Coil Embolisation
Post Treatment Care
You should be able to return to normal activities within 2-3 days.
Avoid strenuous physical exercises like running, gym or contact sports for 7-10 days
Avoid sexual activity for around 1-4 weeks depending on the type of surgery you had
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