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Varicoceles are local inflammation of the pampiniform plexus which runs along the spermatic cord.

Varicoceles are mostly harmless although certain circumstances can warrant investigating treatment options.

 

Varicocele infertility is the major issue which men with varicoceles face.

 

The theories suggest that the pooling of blood can raise the temperature of the testes, thus impairing sperm quality and volume.

Varicocele surgery, a so-called varicocelectomy, is the most common surgical treatment of varicoceles.

It involves ligating the offending veins thus causing blood to reroute through surrounding channels.

Varicocelectomy is not without its share of possible complications and less invasive options have recently become available.

 

However, varicocele infertility is generally misunderstood by varicocele sufferers.

 

There is no causal link between varicocele and infertility.

While most infertile men do have a varicocele, it does not necessarily follow that a man with a varicocele will experience varicocele infertility as a result.

In fact, a large percentage of men have varicoceles and lead a fully functional life including having children.

If you have difficulty conceiving and believe that the cause is varicocele infertility, it’s vital that you look at some other important factors before making the decision to undergo varicocele surgery.