Varicoceles are enlarged veins in the scrotum that can interfere with sperm production and quality. However, if your condition is resolved, your sperm production can be improved, and your fertility can be restored. Minimally-invasive surgery is all that you need to improve your fertility.

The only treatment option for bilateral varicocele is surgery to redirect blood flow through healthy veins so that there is normal functioning. There are two types of surgeries usually performed:
Microscopic varicocelectomy - performed through the groin area
Laparoscopic varicocelectomy - performed through the abdomen.

Varicocelectomy is a minimally invasive procedure that does not cause severe side effects and requires only a week or two to recover from. Rarely can there be infections or recurrence of varicocele, depending on how well you take care of yourself. You will be asked to refrain from intercourse and other vigorous activities for a few days but can resume them after a week or two.

You can work out in a gym after your varicocelectomy procedure. But before resuming any vigorous activity, it is recommended that you are out of pain and give your body the required time to recover from the surgery. Usually, it takes around two weeks to completely recover from a varicocelectomy procedure.

Yes, surgery is necessary to treat varicocele. Varicoceles are enlarged veins in your scrotum that can hinder normal functioning. Since there are no medicines to cure varicocele, the only choice is to go for surgery that helps divert blood flow to healthy veins. This way, normal sperm production is enhanced, and the pain associated with the condition is relieved.