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*

*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

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 8
30s 16
40s 12
50s 0
60s 6
70+ 1

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 40
Female 4