Category: Varicocele

Varicocele Q&A with Dr. Harrison

December 4, 2024

Varicoceles are enlarged varicose veins that occur in the scrotum. Besides being painful, they can cause problems with fertility. Studies indicate approximately 15% of men suffer from varicoceles and 40% in males who have fertility issues. We interviewed Dr. Jonathan Harrison on varicoceles and how […]
What are varicoceles?

August 3, 2020

A varicocele is an enlargement of veins within the scrotum. They typically form during puberty on the left side. To better understand varicoceles, it helps to know how veins function. Healthy veins return blood to the heart through one-way valves, allowing blood to the heart. […]
Varicocele Treatment Options

June 1, 2011

In the United States, varicocele treatment has traditionally involved open surgery, usually performed by a urologic surgeon, or urologist. In recent years however, a safe and effective non-surgical alternative called varicocele embolization is becoming the treatment of choice for many patients and their physicians
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