 [ Symptoms ] can severe varicose veins verified by ultrasound that appear in the scrotum cause erectile dysfunction [ Disease ] 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 is 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