Microsurgical Varicocele Repair
Microsurgical Varicocele Repair service in Houston, TX
What are Varicocele Veins?
Varicoceles are present in 15% of men since puberty and are dilated veins that drain blood from the testicles. Like external varicose veins, varicoceles dilate due to defective valves that are unable to efficiently shunt blood away from the testes. The resulting blood stasis brings heat to the testicles, normally 1–2°C below core body temperature for optimal function. Prolonged raised testicular temperature can kill germ cells that produce sperm, reduces testicular size, damages sperm DNA, and decreases testosterone production. Varicoceles, most common in the left testicle, are present in up to 45% of men with primary infertility. 2%–10% of men with varicoceles report dull, throbbing testicular pain that worsens with strain. So how can The Y Factor determine if you have varicocele veins? Diagnosis is made by a specialized physical exam that is confirmed by ultrasound.
How a Microsurgical Varicocelectomy Improves Testicular Health
- Increased sperm production.
- Increased testosterone production.
- Stops or Slows Testicular Shrinkage (atrophy)
How Can The Y Factor Fix It?
At The Y Factor, we specialize in the Microsurgical Subinguinal Varicocelectomy. This is the gold standard of varicocele treatment and is a 30-minute procedure that is backed by urological research to show improvements in testicular health. The procedure starts with a microsurgical incision in the groin skin and a surgical microscope is used to magnify and find the varicoceles that are then clamped with surgical clips. The skin incision is only closed with dissolvable sutures and men can expect minimal down time during recovery and optimal improvement in testicular health.
There are other forms to treat varicoceles like embolization. This is performed by radiologists and laparoscopic treatment of varicocele is much less frequently performed for this condition for various reasons.
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What our patients says
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This Team is here to Help!! I met with the FNP - Ben Martinez yesterday and speaking to him about what was going on, where I’ve been with care, etc; Ben just listened. He took my complex situation of where I’ve been and what I’ve done prior and melded a customized plan for me, knowing that Overall Health & Longevity were the most important with me. It’s been a long time since I’ve spoken with a care team that just wants to help like that. He’s been doing this for years, and probably knew the answer to my question when I was 1/4 of the way into my schpiel, but he listened anyways and let me finish my monologue of what kind of care I’ve received and where I’m wanting to go. It was Incredible service and Ben gets it, he’s here to Help and the Team at the front desk are All Stars too, super kind and you can tell how the staff works together that they’re in an atmosphere where autonomy is prioritized. The guy at the front desk even talked to me about Premier League Soccer and Champions League, it was just great all the way around ????
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Frequently Asked Questions
What can I do to get started?
Take the Men’s Health Quiz found on this website. If the questions you answered affect your health in any way, call us at The Y Factor or make an appointment online and our specialists will evaluate your urological health and start a specialized treatment plan specifically for you.
Why does The Y Factor specialize in men’s health?
The Y Factor was named for the Y-chromosome, the factor that determines male characteristics. Our facilities were created by men, for men, with the expertise of male urological health. Our team believes in finding the underlying source of men’s health problems so they can customize a specific treatment plan to improve current health issues along with one’s overall quality of life.
Why is seeing a urologist so important to men’s health?
Too many men are dying in their 50s and 60s from urological disorders that could have been prevented in their 30s and 40s. Rapid advances and medical discoveries have been occurring in this field but are often concentrated in academic centers. Our specialists bring these advances to communities in which men live and work.
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