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itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/MedicalWebPage\">\n<h1 itemprop=\"headline\">Varicocele: Symptoms, Grades, and Modern Treatment Options<\/h1>\n<div class=\"dci-meta\">\n  <span><strong itemprop=\"author\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Physician\"><span itemprop=\"name\">Op. Dr. Cem \u0130pek, MD<\/span><\/strong> \u2014 Board-Certified Urologist &amp; Andrologist<\/span><br \/>\n  <span>Medically reviewed <time itemprop=\"lastReviewed\" datetime=\"2026-07-29\">29 July 2026<\/time><\/span><br \/>\n  <span>11 min read<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dci-answer\">\n<strong>Short answer<\/strong><br \/>\nA varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of the veins that drain the testicle, similar to varicose veins in the leg. It affects about 15% of adult men and up to 40% of men evaluated for infertility. Most varicoceles are painless, but larger ones can cause a dull scrotal ache, testicular shrinkage, and impaired sperm production. Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy is today&#8217;s gold-standard repair \u2014 it improves semen parameters in roughly 60\u201370% of men and raises natural pregnancy rates by about 40%.\n<\/div>\n<p>Many men first discover a varicocele almost by accident \u2014 during a routine exam, after noticing a &#8220;bag of worms&#8221; in the scrotum, or during a fertility workup when a semen analysis comes back abnormal. The condition is common, usually benign, and often silent, which is why it can go unnoticed for years. But when it does cause problems \u2014 pain, testicular atrophy, or subfertility \u2014 treatment can make a genuine difference.<\/p>\n<p>This guide, written by a practising Istanbul urologist and andrologist, walks through how varicoceles are graded, what symptoms actually matter, how Doppler ultrasound confirms the diagnosis, and how modern microsurgical repair compares to embolization. It is written for men trying to make sense of a new diagnosis and for couples navigating an infertility workup.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dci-tldr\">\n<h2>Key takeaways<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Varicoceles affect ~15% of all men and ~40% of men with infertility; they are the most common surgically correctable cause of male infertility.<\/li>\n<li>Roughly 90% occur on the left side because of the vertical drainage of the left testicular vein into the renal vein.<\/li>\n<li>Grading runs from subclinical (Doppler only) through Grade I (palpable with Valsalva) to Grade III (visible through the scrotal skin).<\/li>\n<li>Diagnosis is clinical exam plus scrotal Doppler ultrasound \u2014 reflux >2 seconds is diagnostic.<\/li>\n<li>Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy improves semen parameters in 60\u201370% of men and raises pregnancy rates by roughly 40% versus no treatment.<\/li>\n<li>Recovery is short: back to desk work in 3\u20135 days, full activity in 3 weeks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<nav class=\"dci-toc\" aria-label=\"Article contents\">\n<p class=\"dci-toc-title\">Table of contents<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is\">What is a varicocele?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#why-left\">Why almost always on the left side<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#symptoms\">Symptoms \u2014 what actually matters<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#grades\">Grading: subclinical to Grade III<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#atrophy\">Testicular atrophy and hypotrophy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#fertility\">How varicocele affects fertility<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#diagnosis\">Diagnosis \u2014 physical exam + Doppler ultrasound<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when-treat\">When to treat and when to observe<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#microsurgery\">Microsurgical varicocelectomy \u2014 the gold standard<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#embolization\">Percutaneous embolization \u2014 the alternative<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#outcomes\">Realistic outcomes for semen and pregnancy<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#recovery\">Recovery timeline<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#complications\">Complications and how they are avoided<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#doctors-perspective\">Doctor&#8217;s perspective \u2014 Op. Dr. Cem \u0130pek<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#when-to-see\">When to see a urologist<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/nav>\n<h2 id=\"what-is\">What is a varicocele?<\/h2>\n<p>A <strong>varicocele<\/strong> is an abnormal dilation of the pampiniform plexus \u2014 the network of small veins that carries blood away from the testicle. Under normal conditions, one-way valves inside these veins keep blood flowing upward. When those valves fail or when downstream pressure is high, blood pools and the veins stretch, producing the characteristic soft, tangled swelling that clinicians describe as a &#8220;bag of worms.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The full staircase of options \u2014 from tablets to injections to prosthesis \u2014 is mapped on our <a href=\"\/de\/treatments_urology\/erectile-dysfunction\/\">erectile dysfunction treatment<\/a> overview.<\/p>\n<p>Varicoceles are common. About 15% of adult men have one, rising to nearly 40% among men attending fertility clinics and 80% among men with secondary infertility. Most appear during puberty, when testicular blood flow surges, and remain stable for life. A small proportion cause meaningful problems \u2014 pain, testicular shrinkage, or reduced sperm production \u2014 and it is this subset that benefits from treatment.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"why-left\">Why almost always on the left side<\/h2>\n<p>Roughly 90% of varicoceles occur on the left side. This is not coincidence \u2014 it is anatomy:<\/p>\n<p>A non-drug option that some men trial first is <a href=\"\/de\/shockwave-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction\/\">low-intensity shockwave therapy for ED<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>left testicular vein<\/strong> drains vertically into the left renal vein at a right angle. Column pressure is higher and valve failure is more likely.<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>right testicular vein<\/strong> drains obliquely into the inferior vena cava, which has lower pressure and gentler angulation.<\/li>\n<li>The left renal vein can be gently compressed between the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery (the &#8220;nutcracker&#8221; effect), further raising venous pressure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An <strong>isolated right-sided varicocele<\/strong> in an adult is uncommon and should prompt an ultrasound of the retroperitoneum to rule out an obstructing mass. Bilateral varicoceles are more frequent than pure right-sided cases and are increasingly diagnosed with routine Doppler screening.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"symptoms\">Symptoms \u2014 what actually matters<\/h2>\n<p>Most varicoceles are asymptomatic. When symptoms do occur, the pattern is fairly consistent:<\/p>\n<p>Regenerative medicine adds a further tier: <a href=\"\/de\/stem-cell-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction-op-dr-cem-ipek\/\">stem cell therapy for erectile dysfunction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Dull, dragging ache<\/strong> in the scrotum or lower groin, worse at the end of the day, after prolonged standing, or after heavy lifting<\/li>\n<li>Relief when lying down<\/li>\n<li>A soft, worm-like swelling above the testicle, more obvious in a warm room or after exertion<\/li>\n<li>A feeling of scrotal heaviness<\/li>\n<li>Testicular size asymmetry (the affected side smaller)<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal semen analysis discovered during a fertility workup<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sharp pain, sudden severe swelling, or scrotal redness are <em>not<\/em> typical varicocele symptoms and warrant urgent evaluation for other causes (torsion, epididymitis, hernia).<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"grades\">Grading: subclinical to Grade III<\/h2>\n<p>Varicoceles are graded by physical exam using the Dubin-Amelar system, refined with Doppler ultrasound:<\/p>\n<p>The newer, cell-free regenerative sibling of stem cell work is <a href=\"\/de\/exosome-therapy-for-erectile-dysfunction-op-dr-cem-ipek\/\">exosome therapy for erectile dysfunction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Grade<\/th>\n<th>Physical exam finding<\/th>\n<th>Doppler finding<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Subclinical<\/td>\n<td>Not palpable, even with Valsalva<\/td>\n<td>Reflux only on Valsalva, veins &gt;2.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade I<\/td>\n<td>Palpable only during Valsalva manoeuvre<\/td>\n<td>Reflux &gt;1 s with Valsalva<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade II<\/td>\n<td>Palpable while standing, without Valsalva<\/td>\n<td>Continuous reflux &gt;2 s<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grade III<\/td>\n<td>Visible through the scrotal skin<\/td>\n<td>Marked reflux, vein diameter often &gt;3.5 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Higher grade correlates with higher likelihood of impaired semen quality and greater semen improvement after repair \u2014 but even Grade I varicoceles can affect fertility, and the decision to treat is not made on grade alone.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"atrophy\">Testicular atrophy and hypotrophy<\/h2>\n<p>Persistent varicocele can gradually reduce the size of the affected testicle, a change called <strong>testicular hypotrophy<\/strong>. This is measured by ultrasound: a size discrepancy of more than 20% (or an absolute volume loss of 2 mL or more) is considered clinically significant, especially in adolescents.<\/p>\n<p>Hypotrophy is one of the strongest indications for repair in a teenager or young adult, because catch-up growth of the testicle after varicocelectomy is well documented. In older men, the presence of hypotrophy correlates with reduced sperm production and a higher likelihood of benefit from surgery.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"fertility\">How varicocele affects fertility<\/h2>\n<p>Varicocele is the single most common surgically correctable cause of male infertility. The proposed mechanisms include:<\/p>\n<p>Anatomical length or girth is a separate procedure \u2014 details on our <a href=\"\/de\/penis-enlargement-surgery\/\">penis enlargement surgery<\/a> page.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Scrotal hyperthermia<\/strong> \u2014 pooled venous blood raises testicular temperature by 1\u20132 \u00b0C, disrupting spermatogenesis<\/li>\n<li><strong>Oxidative stress<\/strong> \u2014 elevated reactive oxygen species damage sperm DNA<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hypoxia<\/strong> \u2014 stagnant venous flow reduces oxygen delivery<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reflux of adrenal metabolites<\/strong> \u2014 from the renal vein back into the testicular circulation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Leydig cell dysfunction<\/strong> \u2014 with reduced intratesticular testosterone in advanced cases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Typical semen findings include decreased sperm concentration, reduced motility, and abnormal morphology \u2014 the so-called &#8220;stress pattern.&#8221; DNA fragmentation index is often elevated, which matters not only for spontaneous pregnancy but also for IVF and ICSI outcomes.<\/p>\n<div class=\"dci-cta\">\n<p>Trying to conceive and just diagnosed with a varicocele?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/de\/treatments_urology\/male-infertility\/\">Learn more about male infertility evaluation \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"diagnosis\">Diagnosis \u2014 physical exam + Doppler ultrasound<\/h2>\n<p>A varicocele is diagnosed clinically, then confirmed and graded with imaging:<\/p>\n<p>The full diagnostic workup is in <a href=\"\/de\/male-infertility-causes-tests\/\">male infertility: causes and tests<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Standing exam in a warm room.<\/strong> The urologist palpates the spermatic cord above the testicle while the man performs a Valsalva manoeuvre (bearing down as if lifting a heavy weight).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Scrotal Doppler ultrasound.<\/strong> This measures venous diameter and confirms retrograde flow. Reflux lasting more than 2 seconds during Valsalva is diagnostic.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Semen analysis<\/strong> \u2014 always ordered when infertility is a concern. WHO 2021 (6th edition) reference values apply.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hormonal panel<\/strong> \u2014 total testosterone, FSH, LH, prolactin. Elevated FSH suggests significant testicular dysfunction.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Additional tests (karyotype, Y-chromosome microdeletion, sperm DNA fragmentation) are added selectively when the presentation warrants.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"when-treat\">When to treat and when to observe<\/h2>\n<p>Not every varicocele needs treatment. The EAU and AUA guidelines converge on the following indications for repair:<\/p>\n<p>If semen analysis is abnormal, see our <a href=\"\/de\/low-sperm-count-treatment\/\">low sperm count treatment<\/a> article.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Palpable varicocele + abnormal semen analysis + infertility (partner also evaluated)<\/li>\n<li>Adolescent varicocele with progressive testicular hypotrophy<\/li>\n<li>Symptomatic varicocele with pain that impairs quality of life and does not respond to conservative measures<\/li>\n<li>Hypogonadism attributable to the varicocele in a symptomatic man<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>An isolated, painless, subclinical varicocele in a fertile man with normal semen is <strong>not<\/strong> an indication for surgery. Observation with periodic reassessment is appropriate.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"microsurgery\">Microsurgical varicocelectomy \u2014 the gold standard<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Microsurgical subinguinal varicocelectomy<\/strong> is today&#8217;s reference standard. Under an operating microscope (10\u201325\u00d7 magnification), the surgeon opens a 2\u20133 cm incision below the external inguinal ring, exposes the spermatic cord, and individually ligates every internal spermatic vein while preserving:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The <strong>testicular artery<\/strong> (crucial for testicular blood supply)<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>lymphatics<\/strong> (avoiding postoperative hydrocele)<\/li>\n<li>The <strong>vas deferens<\/strong> and its vessels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Compared with older open (Palomo, Ivanissevich) or laparoscopic techniques, microsurgical repair produces:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lower recurrence rate (~1\u20132% vs 10\u201315%)<\/li>\n<li>Lower hydrocele rate (~0.5% vs 5\u201310%)<\/li>\n<li>Very low risk of arterial injury<\/li>\n<li>Outpatient surgery, typically 45\u201390 minutes under local, spinal, or light general anaesthesia<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>This is why the <a href=\"\/de\/treatments_urology\/microscopic-varicocele-surgery\/\">microscopic varicocele surgery<\/a> approach is preferred in dedicated andrology centres.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"embolization\">Percutaneous embolization \u2014 the alternative<\/h2>\n<p>Interventional radiologists offer percutaneous embolization, in which a catheter is passed through the femoral or jugular vein into the internal spermatic vein, and coils or a sclerosant are deployed to block reflux. Advantages: no scrotal incision, rapid same-day recovery, potential to treat bilateral cases in one setting.<\/p>\n<p>For a topline summary, read <a href=\"\/de\/common-causes-of-male-infertility\/\">common causes of male infertility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Trade-offs: technical failure in about 5\u201310% (venous anatomy not amenable), radiation exposure, higher recurrence rate compared with microsurgery, and outcomes that in most head-to-head studies still favour microsurgical repair for semen improvement. It remains a reasonable option for selected men, particularly those with prior groin surgery or those who strongly prefer to avoid an incision.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"outcomes\">Realistic outcomes for semen and pregnancy<\/h2>\n<p>Numbers matter, so here are honest ones drawn from meta-analyses (Kirby et al. 2016; Persad et al. Cochrane 2021; Baazeem et al. 2011):<\/p>\n<p>The mental-health side is under-discussed \u2014 see <a href=\"\/de\/the-emotional-impact-of-male-infertility\/\">the emotional impact of male infertility<\/a>.<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Outcome<\/th>\n<th>Microsurgical varicocelectomy<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Improvement in sperm concentration<\/td>\n<td>~60\u201370% of men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Improvement in motility<\/td>\n<td>~55\u201365% of men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Improvement in morphology<\/td>\n<td>~40\u201350% of men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Improvement in DNA fragmentation index<\/td>\n<td>~50\u201360% of men<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Spontaneous pregnancy rate at 12 months<\/td>\n<td>~35\u201345% of couples (vs ~15% without treatment)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Upgrade in candidacy from ICSI to IUI (or spontaneous)<\/td>\n<td>~30% of couples<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sperm return in select non-obstructive azoospermia<\/td>\n<td>~20\u201335%<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Semen changes are gradual \u2014 most improvement is visible at 3\u20136 months, with continued gains up to 12 months. Couples should not expect immediate results the month after surgery.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"recovery\">Recovery timeline<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Day of surgery:<\/strong> Home the same day. Scrotal support and cold compresses. Mild analgesia (paracetamol \u00b1 NSAID).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Days 1\u20133:<\/strong> Local swelling and bruising are normal. Walking encouraged, no lifting.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Days 3\u20135:<\/strong> Return to desk work.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 2:<\/strong> Light exercise, driving.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Week 3:<\/strong> Full exercise, sexual activity.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Months 3\u20136:<\/strong> First follow-up semen analysis.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Month 12:<\/strong> Peak semen improvement assessment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"complications\">Complications and how they are avoided<\/h2>\n<p>Modern microsurgical varicocelectomy is very safe, but no operation is risk-free. The main issues to know about:<\/p>\n<p>If a diagnosis is missing, start with the <a href=\"\/de\/why-cant-i-get-hard-12-medical-causes-of-erectile-dysfunction\/\">12 medical causes of erectile dysfunction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Recurrence<\/strong> (~1\u20132%) \u2014 from missed collateral veins; minimised by microscope use<\/li>\n<li><strong>Hydrocele<\/strong> (~0.5%) \u2014 from inadvertent lymphatic ligation<\/li>\n<li><strong>Testicular artery injury<\/strong> (rare) \u2014 avoided by microscopic identification<\/li>\n<li><strong>Wound infection or hematoma<\/strong> (&lt;1%)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Persistent scrotal discomfort<\/strong> \u2014 uncommon but not zero<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"dci-cta\">\n<p><strong>Considering varicocele repair for pain or fertility?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Book a full andrology assessment with scrotal Doppler ultrasound and semen analysis at our Istanbul clinic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/de\/contact\/\">Request an international patient consultation \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"doctors-perspective\">Doctor&#8217;s perspective \u2014 Op. Dr. Cem \u0130pek<\/h2>\n<blockquote><p>Every week I see couples who have spent two or three years chasing IVF cycles before anyone examined the husband properly. In many of them there is a palpable varicocele that was never mentioned. Repairing it does not guarantee pregnancy, but in the right patient it can shift the couple from ICSI candidacy to spontaneous or IUI conception. That single conversation changes lives.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>The operating microscope is not a luxury \u2014 it is what turns varicocelectomy from an operation with a 10\u201315% recurrence rate into one with a 1\u20132% recurrence rate, and it is what protects the testicular artery. If a surgeon offers you &#8220;loupe magnification&#8221; varicocelectomy at a discount, ask why they are not using a true microscope.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<blockquote><p>I am careful with expectations. Semen parameters improve in most, but not all, men after repair. Pregnancy is influenced by both partners. What we can honestly promise is a real, measurable, sustained improvement in testicular biology \u2014 and, in many couples, a genuine second chance at natural conception.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"when-to-see\">When to see a urologist<\/h2>\n<p>Book an appointment if any of the following applies:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A soft, worm-like swelling in the scrotum, especially on the left<\/li>\n<li>Persistent dull scrotal ache, worse after standing or exertion<\/li>\n<li>Noticeable size difference between the two testicles<\/li>\n<li>Trying to conceive for more than 12 months without success (or 6 months if the female partner is over 35)<\/li>\n<li>Abnormal semen analysis<\/li>\n<li>Adolescent boy with a visible varicocele or smaller testis on one side<\/li>\n<li>New-onset right-sided varicocele in an adult<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"faq\">Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<div class=\"dci-faq\">\n<details>\n<summary>Is a varicocele dangerous?<\/summary>\n<p>A varicocele is not life-threatening. Its clinical importance lies in pain, testicular atrophy, and fertility. However, a new right-sided varicocele in an adult warrants imaging of the retroperitoneum to rule out an obstructing mass.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Can a varicocele go away on its own?<\/summary>\n<p>Typically no. Varicoceles are structural venous dilations and do not spontaneously resolve. They can, however, remain stable and asymptomatic for decades and never require treatment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>How long does it take for sperm to improve after varicocelectomy?<\/summary>\n<p>Sperm production takes about 74 days, plus another 2\u20133 weeks for epididymal transit. Meaningful semen improvement is usually visible on the 3-month follow-up analysis, with continued gains up to 12 months.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Will varicocele repair guarantee pregnancy?<\/summary>\n<p>No procedure can guarantee pregnancy. Meta-analyses show roughly a 35\u201345% spontaneous pregnancy rate within 12 months of microsurgical repair in appropriately selected couples, compared with about 15% without treatment.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Is microsurgical varicocelectomy painful?<\/summary>\n<p>Postoperative pain is mild to moderate and typically controlled with paracetamol and a short course of NSAIDs. Most men rate the discomfort as much less than they anticipated. Desk work is usually resumed within 3\u20135 days.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Does varicocele affect testosterone?<\/summary>\n<p>In some men, yes. Advanced varicocele can impair Leydig cell function and reduce testosterone. Meta-analyses show a mean testosterone rise of roughly 80\u2013100 ng\/dL after repair in men with baseline low-normal levels.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>Should adolescents have varicocele surgery?<\/summary>\n<p>Only when clearly indicated: progressive testicular hypotrophy (over 20% size difference), pain not relieved by conservative measures, or abnormal semen analysis in a post-pubertal teen. Otherwise, careful observation with annual ultrasound is preferred.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<details>\n<summary>What is the difference between varicocelectomy and embolization?<\/summary>\n<p>Microsurgical varicocelectomy is an open, incision-based operation using a microscope and has the lowest recurrence and hydrocele rates. Percutaneous embolization is performed by an interventional radiologist through a groin or neck vein, avoids an incision, but has slightly higher recurrence and cannot be completed in all patients.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dci-author\">\n<div class=\"dci-author-photo\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"dci-author-text\">\n<p class=\"dci-author-name\">Op. Dr. Cem \u0130pek, MD<\/p>\n<p>Board-certified urologist and andrologist based in Istanbul, specialising in microsurgical varicocele repair, male infertility, penile prosthesis surgery, and regenerative andrology. Treats patients from more than 20 countries at Androaesthe Clinic.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/de\/about-us\/\">About Dr. Cem \u0130pek \u2192<\/a> \u00b7 <a href=\"\/de\/contact\/\">Book consultation \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"dci-refs\">\n<strong>References<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>European Association of Urology (EAU) Guidelines on Sexual and Reproductive Health, 2024 edition \u2014 Male Infertility section.<\/li>\n<li>American Urological Association (AUA) \/ ASRM Guideline: Diagnosis and Treatment of Infertility in Men, 2021.<\/li>\n<li>World Health Organization. <em>WHO Laboratory Manual for the Examination and Processing of Human Semen<\/em>, 6th edition, 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Baazeem A et al. <em>Varicocele and male factor infertility treatment: a new meta-analysis.<\/em> Eur Urol. PMID: 21621908.<\/li>\n<li>Kirby EW et al. <em>Undergoing varicocele repair before assisted reproduction improves pregnancy rate and live birth rate.<\/em> Fertil Steril. PMID: 27114331.<\/li>\n<li>Persad E et al. <em>Surgical or radiological treatment for varicoceles in subfertile men.<\/em> Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 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