“Is varicocele embolization painful?”
I have varicocele and want to treat it with embolization. Is it painful?
1 Answer
RadiologistRadiologist
During the procedure you may feel some pressure or burning sensation in the scrotum. This is often treated with more sedation or NSAIDS in the procedure room. After the procedure pain may linger up to a week, usually 24-48 hours. NSAIDs typically resolve the pain, rarely do you need opiates
