Varicocele is characterized by abnormal enlargement of veins within the scrotum, similar to varicose veins in the legs. It is one of the most common reversible causes of male infertility.
The condition increases scrotal temperature and disrupts normal blood flow to the testes, leading to impaired sperm production. Symptoms may include scrotal discomfort, testicular atrophy, or infertility.
Diagnosis typically involves physical examination and Doppler ultrasound imaging. Surgical repair, known as varicocelectomy, can significantly improve semen quality and fertility outcomes erotic in selected patients.
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