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Varicocele | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
Most varicoceles do not have symptoms. They are found by accident during a routine exam or an infertility evaluation. Very large varicoceles may produce a heavy or dragging feeling in the testicles. They rarely are painful.
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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD Reviewer: Gail Hendrickson, RN, BS Date Reviewed: 06/01/01