VaricoceleSupport Information

VaricoceleSupport is a product or service specifically designed to provide support and relief for individuals with varicoceles, which are enlarged veins within the scrotum. Varicoceles can cause pain and infertility issues in some cases.

VaricoceleSupport FAQ

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How is varicocele treated?

Varicocele treatment depends on the severity of your varicocele. For low-grade varicoceles, a healthcare provider may recommend at-home treatment options, including: No treatment. You may not need treatment if your varicocele doesn’t bother you or cause fertility issues. Changes to your daily routine.

What is a varicocele enlargement?

A varicocele (VAR-ih-koe-seel) is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds the testicles (scrotum). These veins transport oxygen-depleted blood from the testicles. A varicocele occurs when blood pools in the veins rather than circulating efficiently out of the scrotum.

What is a varicocele in the scrotum?

A varicocele is a collection of enlarged (dilated) veins (blood vessels) in the scrotum. It occurs next to and above one testicle (testis) or both testes (testicles). Varicoceles affect the veins that travel in the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord is like a tube that goes from each testis up towards the lower tummy (abdomen).

What is a varicocele (vair Ick Oh seal)?

A varicocele (VAIR-ick-oh-seal) is a common disorder that enlarges the veins in your scrotum. Your scrotum is the pouch of skin behind your penis that typically contains your testes ( testicles ). Varicoceles are similar to varicose veins. Varicose veins cause veins in your legs to swell and lose their shape.

What does a varicocele look like?

A varicocele is like varicose veins of the small veins (blood vessels) next to one testicle (testis) or both testicles (testes). What is a varicocele? What is a varicocele? A varicocele is a collection of enlarged (dilated) veins (blood vessels) in the scrotum. It occurs next to and above one testicle (testis) or both testes (testicles).

What causes varicocele?

It is not certain what causes varicocele. It is possible that a valve defect in the veins may be causing the veins to widen. Varicocele is not always visible but it does affect the blood flow in the testicles. If it becomes enlarged, it could cause the testicles to shrink and possibly reduce your fertility.

Can a varicocele be found on the left side?

Most varicoceles are found only on the left side because of the way blood drains from the left testicle. In some cases they can also develop above the right or in both testicles. Varicoceles usually are not painful and do not need treatment. However, treatment might be advised if a varicocele: