What are Varicoceles?

As a problem that can create discomfort, pain and even infertility, varicoceles are the veins in the male scrotum. They are especially enlarged compared to other veins in the body, and that means that any swelling or discomfort you feel in his area should be a sign to speak to the experts.

Luckily, at University of Miami Health System, diagnosing and treating this condition is done discreetly and professionally. As a low risk and minimally invasive procedure, varicocele embolization is undertaken by experienced radiologists – and should lead to a quick recovery time too.

Who is Varicocele Embolization For?

As a precise yet advanced treatment, varicocele embolization is undertaken by trained medical experts. The symptoms leading to varicocele embolization being given the go ahead depend on the nature of the pain and discomfort being felt within the scrotum.

Generally speaking, varicocele embolization is undertaken by trained professionals when pain is felt in the scrotum, or engorged veins can be seen or felt through the sensitive skin of that area.

What to Expect from Varicocele Embolization

The good news is that a doctor or trained medical professional can issue a varicocele embolization treatment very rapidly. The entire process takes an hour or less, and patients are usually able to return to all their normal daily lifestyle choices the following day.

The medical experts here at UHealth make a small incision either in the femoral vein in the groin, or in the jugular vein of the neck. From there, a thin catheter tube will be guided to the engorged vein in the scrotum via X-ray.

Once in place, small metal coils are placed in the problem veins to encourage blood flow through different channels – which should alleviate the pain and discomfort. Once those are in place, the catheter is removed and your medical professional will dress the wound and send you on your way.

Why Choose UHealth?

Entrusting your personal health to someone, even in minimally invasive surgical procedures such as varicocele embolization, is a decision we understand that nobody makes lighty.

That’s why, at our practice, we take pride in ensuring you have advice and unbiased guidance in figuring out the best way forward for you, all undertaken by trained and experienced interventional radiologists.

We’re also leading the Florida medical community in better understanding and combating new medical problems, day by day. If you need medical expertise that has your discretion and dignity in mind, get in touch today.