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Varicoceles: A Bag Of Worms

Varicoceles are distended, enlarged testicular veins that may feel like a bag of worms in a man’s scrotum. Varicoceles can occur on one side within the scrotum or on both sides. They usually appear during or soon after puberty but they can occur at any time.

Varicoceles can become larger and more symptomatic over time. They are more common on the left side of the scrotum, as the normal male anatomy is predisposed more for left varicocele formation than right.

Approximately 15 to 20 percent of men have varicoceles. Continue reading “Varicoceles: A Bag Of Worms”