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Supporting Sperm Health by Treating Varicoceles

A varicocele is like a varicose vein but in the scrotum. It can raise testicular temperature and impact sperm production. For many, a quick outpatient procedure can improve fertility and reduce discomfort.

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What Is a Varicocele?

A varicocele is an enlarged group of veins in the scrotum that disrupt blood flow and can overheat the testicles, interfering with healthy sperm development. It’s one of the most common reversible causes of male infertility and can affect both sperm quality and testosterone levels.

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Should You Consider Treatment?

You may be a good candidate for varicocele repair if:


  • You and your partner are trying to conceive
  • A semen analysis shows abnormal results
  • The varicocele is painful or visible
  • Testosterone levels are low
  • There’s a history of subfertility or secondary infertility

Even if you’re not planning for kids right now, addressing a symptomatic varicocele can improve comfort and long-term reproductive health.


How We Treat It

We perform a microsurgical varicocelectomy: a minimally invasive outpatient procedure done under anesthesia. Using high-powered magnification, we tie off the dilated veins while preserving critical structures. Most men are back to work or light activity in a couple of days.

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Can It Improve Fertility?

Yes, in many cases. Studies show that semen parameters (like count, motility, and morphology) often improve within 3 to 6 months post-surgery. For some, this makes natural conception possible again. For others, it may improve success rates with IUI or IVF.

Why Choose RPMG?

At RPMG, male fertility isn’t an afterthought: it’s a key part of what we do. Our fellowship-trained reproductive specialists bring advanced microsurgical skills and years of experience to every repair. We also work closely with your partner’s fertility doctor, so your care is connected, not siloed.

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FAQs

Not necessarily. If you’re not having symptoms and fertility isn’t a concern, no intervention may be needed. But if sperm quality or comfort is affected, treatment can make a meaningful difference.

Discomfort is typically mild. Most men describe it as a dull soreness and return to normal activity in 1–2 days.

It might. If sperm quality improves enough, some couples are able to conceive naturally or with less invasive treatments like IUI.

Book a consultation to see if varicocele repair could improve your fertility and comfort.