Is weightlifting is safe while having varicocele plzz help you?

Answer 1

An article search on PubMed reveals that "physical activity has to be considered as an aggravating factor in the natural history of varicocele" [1] In addition, there are multiple anecdotes on on-line forums of increased swelling and pain after Weightlifting. Theoretically this makes sense, because increasing the intraabdominal pressure (this is called the Valsalva maneuver) during exercise will force blood out of the abdomen and into the lower pressure area of the testicles, causing a swelling of the venous system. Theoretically, if tight underwear is worn that increases pressure in the veins of the testicle, the swelling of the varicocele may be reduced.

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1. Rigano E, et al. Varicocele and sport in the adolescent age. Preliminary report on the effects of physical training. J Endocrinol Invest. 2004 Feb;27(2):130-2. PMID: 15129807