Varicocele Treatment

Decreased Testicular Function due to Varicose Veins

varicoceleThe scrotal varicocele is a well-recognized cause of decreased testicular function and is present in about 40% of infertile males and up to 80% of DI. A varicose vein disorder is a cause of male infertility but is fortunately, also the most surgically correctable. Once a varicocele is diagnosed, a medical history will be analyzed, the anatomy and function of the varicocele explained, along with the possible methods of surgical repair. See also our glossary definition of varicocele/varicose veins.

link to spanish pageEn Espanol: Varicocele Y Arregle De Varicocele

 

Varicocele Ligation

If a varicocele is found, sometimes surgery to ligate (tie off) the abnormally dilated veins is recommended. If the varicocele is of significant size (Grade II or Grade III), about two thirds of men undergoing the surgery will see some improvement in sperm quality. The reported pregnancy rates following surgery are in the range of 40%, but most pregnancies occur 6-9 months following surgery, so the age of the female partner needs to be a major consideration. If the initial sperm count and motility are in the severe male factor category, the couple might have to consider other options such as sperm retrieval and IVF.

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