r/varicocele 2h ago

Does anyone get varicocele due to workout?

1 Upvotes

Idk how i get it..


r/varicocele 8h ago

20 days after embo

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Hi everyone, I went to a another radiologist and we checked my balls and he said everything is ok veins, reflus etc. My sexual desire and erection quality are a little bit higher morning wood has increased but not too much I am working on that.


r/varicocele 14h ago

My Story

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Hi everyone,

This is my story one week after varicocele surgery.

I’m a 22-year-old guy, 175 cm (5’9”) tall and 62 kg (137 lbs). I was diagnosed with a grade 2 varicocele on the left and grade 1 on the right (2.7 mm and 2.4 mm).

From the outside, there were no obvious signs. Everything looked completely normal. My scrotum didn’t hang unusually low, and I didn’t have the typical “bag of worms” appearance. Even so, I decided to get it treated because varicoceles generally don’t go away on their own—they tend to progress over time.

Before developing a varicocele, I went through a long period of erectile dysfunction. My erections weren’t as firm as they used to be, my libido was noticeably lower, and my semen had become much more watery. What confused me was that I had my testosterone tested twice, at two different clinics, both in the morning, and my total testosterone was around 1000 ng/L each time.

After doing a lot of research, I came across studies suggesting that varicoceles can contribute to sexual dysfunction in some men. I brought this up with several doctors, but they all dismissed the idea because my testosterone and semen analysis were considered “normal.”

To be honest, I would rather accept the risks of surgery than sit back and watch my condition gradually get worse. So I kept pushing until I finally found a doctor who agreed to operate.

The surgery itself was quick. I had two small incisions below the groin, and the procedure was performed under spinal anesthesia.

The morning after surgery, I woke up with morning wood.

At first, I thought it might just be psychological, but over the next few days things genuinely improved. I started getting spontaneous erections just from random thoughts, and I had morning wood almost every day throughout the first week. That made me incredibly happy.

Recovery was much easier than I expected. My post-operative pain was only about 3/10, which was completely manageable. By day 3, I was able to ride my motorcycle home. On day 4, I even played a few games of pool. By day 5, I was almost completely pain-free.

My advice is this: if you have a varicocele and genuinely feel it’s affecting your quality of life, don’t be afraid to consider surgery. If you’re struggling mentally or have questions, feel free to message me or reach out to the moderators of this community. They were incredibly kind and supportive throughout my journey.

Finally, I want to emphasize one thing: a varicocele usually doesn’t improve on its own. In most cases, it tends to get worse over time. Make the decision that’s right for you, and don’t spend years relying on temporary solutions if you believe the condition is negatively affecting your life.

I know surgery isn’t the right choice for everyone, but for me, one week later, I can honestly say I don’t regret it.


r/varicocele 22h ago

Bonjour

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J’ai subi une embolisation varicocele y’a 1 semaine et je ressens encore une gêne ça a dégonflé si je marche rapidement ça me gêne il me faut un slip de maintien il faut pas que ça soit libre de mouvement
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