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Varicocele

What is a varicocele?

A varicocele is an enlarged vein in the scrotum. The scrotum contains the testicles. A varicocele can occur in either testicle. It may look like a "bag of worms" or feel like one to the touch. It can be related to poor sperm quality, which can make it hard to father a child.

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