Varicocele
The testicles are connected to the rest of the body by a structure known as the spermatic cord, which includes arteries, veins, nerves, and tubes. This system also serves to pump blood to and from the testicles. Veins are the vessels via which blood travels from the body back to the heart. They also have several valves that allow blood to move in a single direction and block it from flowing in the other direction. In other words, the valves control blood flow through the body and ensure it moves in the appropriate direction. However, these valves can, on occasion, become dysfunctional. If this happens, there is a possibility that part of the blood will flow backward. This supported blood can gather in pools inside the arteries, leading the veins to expand and develop more comprehensively or become swollen. This can be quite painful. This condition is often called a varicocele.
Varicoceles are often painless; however, they have the potential to trigger testicular discomfort or pain that could be intermittent frequently. A varicocele may also harm a person’s fertility. Treatment for the varicocele may not be required if it does not cause any discomfort.
