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			Concern Treatment Pregnancy Experiences Treatment The Doctor's Visit Personalised Treatment Female Treatments Male Treatments Drug Therapy Assisted Reproduction Surgical Varicocele Repair Vasectomy Reversal Sperm Extraction Implications of Treatment Enhance Your Well-being Questions to Ask Your Doctor Treatment FAQ Devices for Administration of Medication		Varicocele Repair A varicocele is a dilation (enlargement) of the veins of the scrotum. This pooling of blood in the testicle causes an increase in temperature, which may interfere with the testicle's production of sperm.  Varicocele Repair consists of tying or clipping the veins. This is performed through a small incision in the groin. Improvement can be seen in as little as three months, and further improvement may be seen for up to two years. If you see no improvement at all by six months, you should consider alternative therapies. Up to 60 percent of men with varicocele will note an improvement in their sperm production after surgical repair.
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