Varicocele
A varicocele is caused by dilated veins around the testicle. This is similar to varicose veins in the legs.
Varicocele Symptoms
Many varicoceles are small and are asymptomatic or cause very minimal pain. Larger varicoceles can be palpated around the testicle and have a characteristic “bag of worms” feel. Varicocele can cause testicular discomfort, especially with standing or straining.
Varicocele Treatments
Large, symptomatic varicoceles can be surgically repaired by clipping the dilated veins through a small groin incision. Alternatively, the large vein draining the testicle can be embolized by an interventional radiologist. Even after treatment, varicoceles may recur but this is relatively uncommon.
If left untreated, varicoceles can also lead to infertility as it can alter the temperature of the testicle and inhibit normal sperm production.
Call us today or use the button below to schedule an appointment
If you are already seeing, or want to see a specific board-certified urologist at AUS, please let us know and we will find their quickest appointment possible. If not, we are happy to help you find one that best fits your criteria, such as location, urgency of appointment or even personality.
Vericocele Treatment at AUS are in Southside Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Vericocele tests and treatment can be performed quickly at any of our AUS offices. We are conveniently located in Chicago Ridge, Evergreen Park, Homewood, Orland Park and Palos Hills.
Advanced urology procedures, like Vericocele Treatment, are done best at AUS.
Patients from Morris, Joliet and New Lenox have learned the most advanced urology procedures, like vericocele treatments, are done at AUS. Patients don’t have to travel more than a few minutes if they are coming from Alsip, Bedford Park, Blue Island, Bridgeview, Burbank, Calumet Park, Chicago Heights, Country Club Hills, Crestwood, Englewood, Glenwood, Harvey, Hickory Hills, Homer Glen, Matteson, Midlothian, Mokena, Oak Lawn, Oak Forest, Olympia Fields, Orland Hills, Park Forest, Roseland, South side, South Holland and Tinley Park.
Vericocele Treatment by the best Board-Certified Urologists.
Patients having Vericocele Treatments done at AUS come from Bolingbrook, Brighten Park, Burnham, Burr Ridge, Calumet City, Countryside, Crystal Lawns, Crest Hill, Darien, Dolton, Fairmont, Frankfort, Gage Park, Gillets, Hammond, Hinsdale, Hyde Park, Ingalls Park, Lansing, Lynwood, La Grange, Lemont, Lockport, Munster, Palisades, Richton Park, Riverdale, Romeoville, Sauk Village, South Shore, South Chicago, Westmont, Whiting, Willowbrook and Woodridge.