Hi, I decided to get curious yesterday and
find out if it's actually normal to have
bigger veins on the left side of the
testes. I've had them since as long as I
can remember, at least since the age of 12
or so, and found out it's abnormal.
I've done hours of research, and found out
that it's quite common (15% of young men),
and there's a simple and effective surgery
for it.
However, I am in no pain. I haven't had
any pain EVER, and I'm 19 years old. The
veins have seemed to stay the same size
for years (probably the size of two
toothpicks). I was wondering if I should
go see a doctor anyway. Again, this causes
me no discomfort at all, I was just
curious.
Thanks in advance. :)
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Mens Conditions Answer A4203 Posted: 05-28-08 23:09pm
Varicocelle (enlarged testicular veins) is
not normal because it can disturb the
spermatozoid production (spermatogenesis).
It is difficult to be sure that you have
varicocele until you are examined by a
urologist. Sperm analysis (spermogram) may
be also required.
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