Is it possible to achieve pregnancy with testicular varicocele?

The testicular varicocele is a male condition that, in severe cases, can prevent a man from having children, since it can affect the production of sperm and, therefore, the quality of the semen.

Before analyzing carefully how the varicocele affects the fertility of men, we will remember the definition and other interesting data about this pathology.

Below you have an index with all the points that we will discuss in this article.

Index

What is varicocele?

Varicocele is defined as the dilation of spermatic cord veins (veins that nourish the testicle). It occurs when the valves of these veins prevent the blood from flowing properly causing an increase in temperature and a swelling of the veins.

This can be detrimental to the process of spermatogenesis (formation of sperm), which would lead to a decrease in the quality of sperm due to alterations in the concentration, mobility and / or morphology of the sperm.

Therefore, one of the consequences of varicocele is male infertility.

As Dr. Antonio Alcaide comments:

The varicocele can affect the achievement of pregnancy from the point of view that affects the production of sperm and, in addition, these are of lesser viability.

There are different types of varicocele, depending on the symptoms, severity and location:



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