A Varicocele is a varicose vein of the testicle and scrotum that may cause pain, testicular atrophy (shrinkage) or fertility problems. Veins contain one-way valves that work to allow blood to flow from the testicles and scrotum back to the heart. When these valves fail, the blood pools and enlarges the veins around the testicle in the scrotum to cause a varicocele.

Open surgical ligation, performed by a urologist, is the most common treatment for symptomatic varicoceles. Varicocele embolization, a nonsurgical treatment performed by an interventional radiologist, is as effective as surgery with less risk, less pain and less recovery time. Patients considering surgical treatment should also get a second opinion from an interventional radiologist to ensure they know all of their treatment options. 

Chinese medicine has been widely applied to male infertility and varicocele. It has the effect of softening hardness to dissipate stagnation, activating blood circulation by removing blood stasis, clearing heat and detoxifying, herbal medicine can kill bacteria, eliminate inflammation, reduce swelling and ease pain. And the herbs provide much oxygen and nutrition in the semen, which is benefit for the growth of semen. Continue to learn Chinese medicine Treatment for Varicocele.