Treatment for Varicocele
Treatment for varicocele is based on how severe it is. A healthcare professional may suggest at-home treatments for low-grade varicoceles, such as:
- No treatment: If your varicocele doesn’t discomfort you or affect your fertility, you might not need treatment.
- Lifestyle changes: You might need to stay away from certain uncomfortable activities. While exercising or standing for extended periods of time, wearing more restrictive knickers (such as spandex or elastane) or a jockstrap can help relieve symptoms.
- Ice: Your scrotum may feel better if you apply ice or cold packs to reduce pain and irritation. Avoid putting ice on your skin right away. Wrap towels around any ice or cold packs. Using ice should only last 15 minutes at a time.
- Over-the-counter (OTC) medicines: Nsaids [6] (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines), which include naproxen and ibuprofen, can ease any soreness or pain in your testicles or scrotum. It’s a good idea to consult a provider before taking NSAIDs because not everyone can.
Surgery for varicocele
An operation called a varicocelectomy is used to treat severe varicoceles that are uncomfortable or have an impact on your fertility. Your problematic veins will be cut and the ends will be sealed shut by a surgeon who specializes in problems that affect your reproductive and urinary systems. This changes the direction of blood flow to your scrotum’s other healthy veins.