Get the Best Varicocele Treatment in Mumbai at Bloom IVF

About 15% of adult males in India have varicocele. While harmless on its own, varicocele is the most common reversible cause of infertility among men. 

At Bloom IVF, we offer a comprehensive diagnosis and personalized varicocele treatment in Mumbai. We have highly experienced fertility and sexual health experts who specialize in addressing such sexual health conditions. With our advanced technology and team of multidisciplinary experts, you get the most supportive and caring environment at Bloom IVF to solve your issues.

Read on to learn more about the diagnosis and treatment of varicocele at Bloom IVF.

Varicocele: Understand the Condition

The testicles lie in a bag-like structure called the scrotum which has an intricate mesh of blood vessels. These arteries and veins ensure proper and regular blood supply to the testicles and the sperm cells growing in them. 

The pampiniform plexus is a network of veins in the scrotum that carry deoxygenated or impure blood away from the testicles. When this vein network becomes enlarged and blood pools in them instead of flowing freely, the condition is called varicocele.

Varicocele usually poses no danger to the individual as it is benign and has no known cause of occurrence. However, the improper blood flow affects the sperm quality and quantity and often leads to infertility. 

With the right male infertility treatment in mumbai and expertise, you can overcome this condition and enjoy parenthood. At Bloom IVF, we are dedicated to addressing your issues in the most effective, beneficial, and patient-friendly way.

Diagnosis of Varicocele at Bloom IVF

Varicocele usually has very subtle or no noticeable symptoms. Therefore, at Bloom IVF, our experts take extra care to examine your medical history, especially that of your previous physical examinations. Varicocele usually begins during puberty and grows over time. So there could be some noticeable signs during your previous exams. Further, our doctors will ask you some questions like whether you experience any frequent pain or discomfort in the groin area. 

The steps involved in varicocele diagnosis are discussed below.

Visual Examination

If the blockage is big enough, it can be seen from the outside. In such cases, varicocele appears at the sides of the scrotum, resembling a bag of worms. Our doctor will examine if such a mass is visible and, if any, determine its size.

Touch Examination

Small blockages are not noticeable from the outside. However, these varicoceles can be felt when touched. They feel like a small veiny mass along the walls of the scrotum.

Ultrasound Examination

An ultrasound exam uses high-frequency sound waves to create images of the structures in the object it passes through. To diagnose varicocele, an ultrasound is performed along the groin and the lower abdominal area. This procedure helps confirm the condition, eliminate other potential conditions that may elicit the symptoms, and detect any scarring or lesion that could cause the blockage.

Our doctors make a final diagnosis after referring to the results of these tests. Based on your future or near-future plans, they then decide on the approach to address the case of varicocele.

Varicocele Treatment in Mumbai at Bloom IVF

Varicocele treatment is not a medical necessity. A correction process is usually followed only if the condition leads to infertility and you are trying to conceive a child with your partner. There are surgical and non-surgical ways to address varicocele. The options for varicocele treatment in Mumbai at Bloom IVF are discussed below.

Surgical Correction

During a varicocele surgery, our doctors intend to ligate or seal off the affected vein and redirect the blood flow through another vein. The scrotum has two more blood vessel systems apart from the pampiniform plexus network. This makes redirecting the blood flow easier. 

Our doctors take two approaches to this surgery including:

• A Microscopic Varicocelectomy: In this procedure, our experts make a small incision in the lower part of your groin. Then they use a high-power microscope to find the varicocele blockages and ligate them. This is done either by stitching or clipping off the affected veins. The procedure is usually performed under a general anesthetic and you are allowed to return home the same day after the surgery. This procedure takes about 2 to 3 hours.

• A Laparoscopic Varicocelectomy: In this procedure, our doctors make two or more small incisions in your lower abdomen. They insert a thin tube-like tool with a tiny camera on its head, called a laparoscope, through one of the incisions. Through the other incision(s) they insert a similar tool with surgical equipment at its top. The camera offers live imaging of our doctor and they carry out the surgery accordingly. Since the veins in the lower abdomen are much less intricate, it only takes 30 to 40 minutes to ligate the affected vein.

You should be able to return to work in a week and resume your light workouts in two weeks. Consult with the doctor before resuming strenuous activities or having sexual intercourse.

Embolization: An Alternative to Surgery

In this process, our doctors make a dam or blockage in the affected vein, mimicking the effects of surgery. They redirect the blood flow through another vein to address the issue. For this, our fertility expert along with the radiologist insert a thin tube through a tiny incision in the groin area of the neck. Then, using ultrasound imaging as guidance, they reach the affected vein site and release a coil-like structure or a clogging solution. Our doctors will give you a local anesthetic and a sedative, if needed, to prevent any discomfort. The procedure takes only 30 to 40 minutes. 

The recovery is short and you should be able to return to work in two days and resume light exercises in a week. Ask the doctor if you’re clear to engage in strenuous activities or sexual intercourse before doing so.

Regular Observation

In younger individuals or when infertility is not a pressing issue, our doctors also suggest regularly examining the varicocele without any treatment. The blockage might get better over time without needing any surgical intervention.

Why Choose Bloom IVF for Varicocele Treatment in Mumbai?

Bloom IVF is a renowned name in the field of sexual health and wellness in the city of dreams. We have fertility and sexual health experts with extensive experience in resolving different issues. Our doctors always choose the most holistic and patient-centered treatment plans customized specifically for each individual. We take the time to understand your issues and your body and offer effective solutions.

Bloom IVF boasts a multidisciplinary team, indulging staff members, and state-of-the-art medical technology. This adds to our expertise and offers you the best results for varicocele treatment in Mumbai.

Visit Bloom IVF to get the best sexual health solutions at highly economical varicocele surgery costs in Mumbai.