What is varicocele?
A varicocele is an abnormal widening of the veins, this occurs when valves inside the veins along the spermatic cord prevent blood from flowing properly. Symptoms include swelling, and a painless mass.
How do members experience varicocele?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with varicocele*
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Anxious mood
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Fatigue
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Petechiae
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
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Who has varicocele on PatientsLikeMe?
Age
Age | Proportion | # of patients |
---|---|---|
<20 | 0 | |
20s | 9 | |
30s | 19 | |
40s | 15 | |
50s | 0 | |
60s | 6 | |
70+ | 1 |
Distribution of sex
Sex
Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
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Male | 46 | |
Female | 4 |
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