Varicocele

peremuk, 12 January 2010, No comments
Categories: Male Infertility Causes
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VaricoceleAfter learnt about azoospremia and Oligospermia, then we talk about varicocele.

What is Varicocele

A varicocele is a sum of dilated veins at the scrotum that similar to varicose veins.

Why Varicocele affect male infertility?

Varicocele may lessens a man’s fertility by creating a higher temperature in mans testicles. Sperm will not survive at higher temperature.  FYI, A varicocele happens  in about 15 percent of all men and booked  as
much as 40 percent of male infertility causes.

How to Overcome Varicoceles?

Varicoceles is treated by specific surgeon. The most common type of procedure is microsurgery, which is done on an outpatient basis under spinal anesthesia. The enlarged veins are repaired surgically, and regular blood flow is restored to improve sperm quality. Some physicians also prescribe fertility medications, such as Clomid, after the surgery to stimulate sperm production. The success rate of the surgery varies, but approximately 80 percent of men have an increased sperm count following this surgery.

Then you should’nt worry about varicocele for now :)

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