Varicocele

What is Varicocele?

A varicocele is an enlargement of the pampiniform venous plexus within the scrotum, similar to varicose veins in the leg. It is the most common reversible cause of male infertility, found in 15% of all men and 35% of men with primary infertility. The pooling of warm blood raises testicular temperature, impairing sperm production and DNA integrity.

Treatment Options

Varicocele repair (varicocelectomy) or embolisation can improve sperm parameters in 60–70% of men. Iswarya Fertility collaborates with urologists for microsurgical varicocelectomy, after which natural conception or IUI may succeed for couples previously requiring IVF.