Health Dictionary
Reliable, easy-to-read patient information on common medical conditions — written in plain language, free of jargon, and grounded in current evidence. Browse the most frequent diagnoses, understand what they mean for everyday life, and learn which steps and questions help you have a focused conversation with your doctor.
Varicocele history and symptoms
Introduction
Overview
Overview
History and Symptoms
History and Symptoms
Symptoms of varicocele may include:
- Dragging and aching pain in the scrotum.
- Feeling of heaviness in the testicle(s)
- Infertility
- Shrinkage (atrophy) of the testicle(s)
- Visible or palpable (able to be felt) enlarged vein[1]
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]