For many men, discomfort in the groin is something quietly endured. It’s often brushed off as fatigue, heat, or the result of a long day on one’s feet. But for some, the real cause lies deeper, a common yet often overlooked condition known as varicocele.
Simply put, a varicocele is an abnormality in the veins of the testis. The veins, which normally carry blood from the testicles back to the heart, contain small one-way valves that prevent backward flow.
