Varicocele diagnosis and grading
A clinician usually checks for a varicocele with an examination. A Doppler ultrasound may be used to look at blood flow, and a sperm test may be discussed when fertility is a concern.
In short
- An examination is often the first step.
- An ultrasound can show blood flow in the veins.
- A grade describes what a clinician can feel or see; it does not decide treatment on its own.
Medical review: Dr. Adarsh M. Patil, MS (General Surgery), FMAS. This page is for education and is not a personal diagnosis.