WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: Varicocele

Re: Varicocele

From: Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 3 Nov 1997 17:22:16 -0600 (CST)

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At Mon, 3 Nov 1997, AnnMarie wrote: >
>Gosh, I think I post too much sometimes.
>
>I'm getting worried that my husband has a varicocele and that could
>be the reason we haven't gotten pregnant all year. I just thought
>of it this morning when he complained. I know he'd need to see a
>urologist. Not to be too graphic, but could anyone with experience
>or knowledge of this problem, tell me what it might look like and
>treatment? When I talk to him, this will be a *very sensitive*
>issue!
>
>Thanks beforehand for all your help!
>
>~~~
>AnnMarie Walsh

Most likely, you won't be able to detect it. A urologist can. On;y 50% of varicoceles are related to infertility (the other 50% cause no infertility).

The treatment, if necessary, is ligation of the varicocele (snip, snip). Check it out before it gets too *sensitive*.

--
Harvey S. Marchbein, M.D. FACOG, FACS
OBGYN.net U.S. Representative, New York
Great Neck, New York
http://www.obgyn.net/states/bios/marchbein.htm
http://www.obgyn.net/women/advisors/harveym.htm

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This information is not intended to supplant the need for you to
consult with your physician prior to choosing therapeutic options.

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