27/01/2026
What is varicocele? 👨⚕️
Varicocele is a condition caused by the enlargement of the veins surrounding the testicles. This can lead to an increase in testicular temperature and, over time, may negatively affect s***m count, motility, and morphology. For this reason, varicocele is one of the most common causes of male infertility.
How is varicocele treated?
Not every varicocele requires treatment. The decision is based on semen analysis results, the patient’s symptoms, and plans for having children. When treatment is necessary, surgical varicocele repair may be performed, and in suitable patients, an improvement in s***m quality can be observed.
So, how is varicocele managed during IVF treatment? 🧬
When varicocele affects s***m quality, ICSI (intracytoplasmic s***m injection) is commonly preferred in IVF treatment. In this method, embryologists select the healthiest s***m available and inject it directly into the egg.
In some advanced cases, s***m may be surgically retrieved directly from the testicle and used for IVF treatment.
However, adequate improvement may not always be achieved after surgery, or some couples may need to proceed without delay.
Varicocele can be one of the reasons why IVF treatment is required for some couples.
The most appropriate approach for each couple is determined after a detailed evaluation. 🤍
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