varicocele

medical disorder

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A varicocele is a varicose enlargement of the veins within the spermatic cord, which supports the testes. This condition is a type of varicose vein that occurs in the scrotum. Varicoceles can cause pain and may affect fertility. Treatment options include surgical excision of the dilated veins.123

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cardiovascular disease
Organic disease
…the testes, they are called varicocele. In all forms of varicose veins, the walls of the veins become hardened, and a certain amount of inflammation develops through the years. Dilated veins in the legs may be supported by appropriate elastic-type stockings or bandages, or they may be treated by surgery.
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…the testes, they are called varicocele. In all forms of varicose veins, the walls of the veins become hardened, and a certain amount of inflammation develops through the years. Dilated veins in the legs may be supported by appropriate elastic-type stockings or bandages, or they may be treated by surgery.
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reproductive system disease
Infertility
…thyroid or high adrenal secretion; varicocele (enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord); or formation of antibodies to sperm by the male or the female. The most important step in the evaluation of male infertility is examination of the semen.
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…thyroid or high adrenal secretion; varicocele (enlargement of the veins of the spermatic cord); or formation of antibodies to sperm by the male or the female. The most important step in the evaluation of male infertility is examination of the semen.
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