hi found you this really nice answer that i thought it would not as well but best heard form a real doctor. dr. rachel ashby md obgyn (obstetrics & gynecology) answered on behalf of brigham and women's hospital a varicocele is a dilation of the spermatic veins in the scrotum. varicoceles are found in many men but with a higher frequency in… more a varicocele is a dilation of the spermatic veins in the scrotum. varicoceles are found in many men but with a higher frequency in the population of men with infertility. the condition may cause a slight increase in the temperature of the scrotum which is the proposed mechanism of the sperm abnormalities. men are frequently asymptomatic from a varicocele but symptoms can include: mild pain testicular atrophy or shrinking of the testicle and possible decreased fertility. erectile dysfunction is not typically related to the presence of a varicocele. if a man is experiencing erectile dysfunction a full medical work-up is strongly recommended. found on www. sharecare. com so hope it helps you. good luck ps i have had ed and now back in the saddle did this all on my own about 4 years ago and its still working just google this title. drugs versus herbs herbs my choice your find its on a site called franktalk. org if you need more info just join and pm me your find me as nowhard.
can severe varicose veins (verified by ultrasound) that appear in the scrotum cause erectile dysfunction?