Varicocele Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

Varicocele Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment, Prevention

A varicocele (var-ih-koe-seel) is an enlarged vein in the scrotum, the sac of loose skin that holds the testicles. The scrotum contains numerous veins that transport blood, but sometimes blood pools in these vessels rather than circulating the way it’s supposed to. When that happens, the vein might become swollen or dilated, forming a varicocele. Varicoceles usually aren’t dangerous and may not have symptoms, but some cause discomfort or pain an…