Comment by Izikiel43
2 days ago
Would this procedure be advisable on someone currently with varicocele, less than 40 years old, and with family history of prostate cancer (both grandfathers)?
2 days ago
Would this procedure be advisable on someone currently with varicocele, less than 40 years old, and with family history of prostate cancer (both grandfathers)?
While we think this procedure has the potential to be a prophylactic treatment, there is no evidence to back that up.
There is a recent study, however, published by Cleveland clinic that demonstrated higher prostate cancer recurrence rates in patients with high local testosterone levels (around the prostate) post prostatectomies.
Also this procedure is not currently approved for treatment of prostatic issues. But if varicocele results in testicular pain, it’s often times treated.