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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Fatigue
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Petechiae
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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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.
Top treatments taken by people for varicocele*
Who has varicocele on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 1 | |
| 20s | 7 | |
| 30s | 23 | |
| 40s | 16 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 5 | |
| 70+ | 2 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 49 | |
| Female | 4 |