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A varicocele is an enlarged scrotal vein that can cause aching or affect fertility. Embolization seals it off through a tiny catheter — no surgery, quick recovery.
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins in the scrotum — essentially varicose veins, in a sensitive spot. They're common and often cause no trouble at all, but some men get a dull ache or swelling, and in certain cases varicoceles affect fertility. When treatment is warranted, it doesn't have to mean surgery.
Varicocele embolization is a minimally invasive, image-guided treatment. Through a tiny catheter, the faulty vein is sealed off so blood simply reroutes through healthy veins — no surgical incision in the scrotum, and a quicker recovery than open repair.
Embolization may suit men with a symptomatic varicocele or one contributing to fertility concerns. Diagnosis often starts with a quick in-office ultrasound; from there we'll talk through whether treatment makes sense. It's one piece of overall men's health.
Going deeper
Varicocele embolization is part of a wider minimally invasive toolkit — for same-day diagnostics, see in-office ultrasound imaging at Modern Urologist.
Visit Modern UrologistA varicocele is an enlargement of the veins inside the scrotum — a bit like a varicose vein. They're common, often harmless, but can cause aching, swelling, or affect fertility in some men.
It's a minimally invasive, image-guided procedure: through a tiny catheter, the problem vein is sealed off so blood reroutes through healthy veins. There's no surgical incision in the scrotum.
Recovery is usually quick — most men go home the same day and return to normal activity within a few days, often faster than after surgical repair.
It can. Varicoceles are a common, treatable factor in male fertility issues. If fertility is a concern, treating the varicocele may help — we'll assess whether it's relevant for you.
Book an evaluation at our Manhattan or Forest Hills office — diagnosis is quick and treatment is minimally invasive.
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