Varicocele

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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Top treatments taken by people for varicocele*

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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
Male 46
Female 4
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