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Can Grade 1 Varicocele Affect Fertility In Men?
Posted on
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Mon, 7 Sep 2015
Answered on
Tue, 29 Sep 2015
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Question : I have Grade1 varicocele, I have marriage in 10 days does it affects my sex life?
Brief Answer:
Serial ultrasound follow up is a must.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
Grade 1 varicocele has to be carefully observed through serial ultrasound doppler scan of the scrotum.
This is to detect harmful and irreversible changes over a time period which can affect fertility.
Earliest surgical intervention is usually taken at stage 3 to avoid damage to the testis and reproductive capacity.
Sex life and ability to participate in sexual intercourse are not affected.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Serial ultrasound follow up is a must.
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Sir.
I understand your concern.
Grade 1 varicocele has to be carefully observed through serial ultrasound doppler scan of the scrotum.
This is to detect harmful and irreversible changes over a time period which can affect fertility.
Earliest surgical intervention is usually taken at stage 3 to avoid damage to the testis and reproductive capacity.
Sex life and ability to participate in sexual intercourse are not affected.
Post your further queries if any.
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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