How is your sex life after varicocele surgery?

recently underwent varicocele surgery because I was experiencing very low libido and delayed/weak erections, which I believe were related to my varicocele.

For those who have undergone varicocele surgery:

How is your sex life now compared to before surgery?

How can i improve my sex life

recently underwent varicocele surgery because I was experiencing very low libido and delayed/weak erections, which I believe were related to my varicocele.

For those who have undergone varicocele surgery:

How is your sex life now compared to before surgery?

I underwent subinguinal varicocelectomy 3 days ago.

After the surgery, the pain in my testicles has reduced a lot. I only have slight pain around the incision, and I'm taking the painkillers prescribed by my doctor.

The main reason I decided to have the surgery was because my testosterone had decreased a lot, and I was experiencing almost no sexual desire and delayed erections.

I'm wondering if anyone else underwent varicocelectomy with similar problems — low testosterone, very low libido and delayed erections.

If you had similar symptoms before surgery:

Did your testosterone improve after surgery?

Did your libido come back?

Did your erections become better?

How long did it take before you noticed improvement?

I'd really appreciate hearing about your recovery experiences.

Hi everyone,

I'm taking risperidone, and because of it my prolactin has increased to 59.5 ng/mL, which is around 3 times higher than the lab's upper limit.

For the past 1 month, I've been experiencing erectile dysfunction. My erections have become weak and delayed, and my libido has also decreased significantly.

I was also recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele, so I'm confused about what is actually causing my ED.

For those who have experience with risperidone or high prolactin:

Can a prolactin level around 59.5 ng/mL cause significant ED and low libido?

Has anyone experienced ED after their prolactin increased from risperidone?

Did your sexual function improve after reducing/stopping risperidone or lowering prolactin?

Has anyone here had both high prolactin and varicocele and figured out which one was contributing to their ED?

I'm trying to understand whether my ED is more likely related to risperidone/high prolactin, the varicocele, or a combination of both.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who have been through something similar.

Hi everyone,

I have bilateral Grade 3 varicocele and I'm currently dealing with erectile dysfunction and very low libido.

My ED initially started with delayed and weak erections, but it has gradually become much worse. Now I'm experiencing very low libido, ED, and almost zero sex drive.

My total testosterone is 319 ng/dL, which is within my lab's normal range. My prolactin is high because I'm taking psychiatric medication.

What makes me think the varicocele may be contributing is that my erectile problems started after I began experiencing pain in my scrotum.

I'm scheduled to have microsurgical varicocelectomy in about a week, and I'm really hoping it helps.

Is anyone here in a similar situation—varicocele + normal testosterone + low libido/ED?

I'd especially like to hear from people who:

Had normal or borderline-normal testosterone but low libido and ED.

Had ED that started around the time their varicocele symptoms/pain started.

Had microsurgery and saw their libido or erections improve.

If surgery didn't help, what did you eventually find was causing your ED?

For anyone who had a similar situation, did microsurgery help your libido and erections, and how long did it take to notice improvement?

I'm quite anxious about this, so hearing some real experiences would really help. Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I'm taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone 1 mg for OCD.after very long time my ocd medication has worked for me

I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele, and my urologist is evaluating whether I may need microsurgical varicocelectomy.

I'm worried about undergoing surgery while taking these medications. I'm especially concerned about:

Possible interactions between clomipramine/risperidone and anesthesia.

Whether these medications increase the risk of complications during or after surgery.

Whether I would need to stop them before the operation.

Has anyone here undergone microsurgical varicocelectomy or any other surgery while taking clomipramine, risperidone, or similar psychiatric medications?

Did your surgeon or anesthesiologist ask you to stop the medications?

Did you have any problems during or after surgery?

How was your overall experience?

I'm feeling quite anxious about this and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I'm taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone 1 mg for OCD.

I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele, and my urologist is evaluating whether I may need microsurgical varicocelectomy.

I'm worried about undergoing surgery while taking these medications. I'm especially concerned about:

Possible interactions between clomipramine/risperidone and anesthesia.

Whether these medications increase the risk of complications during or after surgery.

Whether I would need to stop them before the operation.

Has anyone here undergone microsurgical varicocelectomy or any other surgery while taking clomipramine, risperidone, or similar psychiatric medications?

Did your surgeon or anesthesiologist ask you to stop the medications?

Did you have any problems during or after surgery?

How was your overall experience?

I'm feeling quite anxious about this and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I'm taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone 1 mg for OCD.

I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele, and my urologist is evaluating whether I may need microsurgical varicocelectomy.

I'm worried about undergoing surgery while taking these medications. I'm especially concerned about:

Possible interactions between clomipramine/risperidone and anesthesia.

Whether these medications increase the risk of complications during or after surgery.

Whether I would need to stop them before the operation.

Has anyone here undergone microsurgical varicocelectomy or any other surgery while taking clomipramine, risperidone, or similar psychiatric medications?

Did your surgeon or anesthesiologist ask you to stop the medications?

Did you have any problems during or after surgery?

How was your overall experience?

I'm feeling quite anxious about this and would really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation.

Thank you.

Hi everyone,

I have Grade 3 bilateral varicocele, erectile dysfunction, and my testosterone is 319 ng/dL.

Today I went to one of the best urologists in my city. I explained that I have varicocele and erectile dysfunction. He examined my scrotum.

After the examination, I again asked him whether my varicocele could be causing my erectile dysfunction.

He simply said, "There is no connection between varicocele and erectile dysfunction."

I told him that I had read online that many websites and studies mention there can be a connection between varicocele and ED, even if it's indirect.

He replied, "I have 45 years of experience in urology. I'm completely sure about it."

Now I'm completely confused. If I search online, even the first results from men's fertility and IVF websites say there can be an association between varicocele and erectile dysfunction in some men.

My biggest confusion is this:

If urologists don't believe varicocele can cause ED, what can i do

Even though i say i have pain in scrotum and i want to undergo suregery.

how can i believe them and undergo surgery with the help of these doctors

I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone who has been in a similar situation or whose urologist had a different opinion. Thanks.

Hi everyone,

I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele and I'm also experiencing erectile dysfunction. I've been reading a lot of posts on this subreddit and have seen very different experiences. Some people say surgery completely changed their lives, while others say they still have ED even after surgery.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who fall into any of these three groups:

1. You're currently living with both varicocele and erectile dysfunction

What are your symptoms?

Have you found anything that has helped?

2. You had varicocele surgery (microsurgery or embolization) and your erectile dysfunction improved

How long did it take to notice improvement?

Did your erections return to normal?

Did your libido also improve?

How are you doing now?

3. You're more than 6 months post-surgery, your varicocele has NOT recurred, but you're still dealing with erectile dysfunction

Did your doctors find another cause?

What treatment eventually helped?

Are you still searching for a solution?

I'm trying to understand the different outcomes people have experienced. I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone in these three groups. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Hi everyone,

I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele and I'm also experiencing erectile dysfunction. I've been reading a lot of posts on this subreddit and have seen very different experiences. Some people say surgery completely changed their lives, while others say they still have ED even after surgery.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who fall into any of these three groups:

1. You're currently living with both varicocele and erectile dysfunction

What are your symptoms?

Have you found anything that has helped?

2. You had varicocele surgery (microsurgery or embolization) and your erectile dysfunction improved

How long did it take to notice improvement?

Did your erections return to normal?

Did your libido also improve?

How are you doing now?

3. You're more than 6 months post-surgery, your varicocele has NOT recurred, but you're still dealing with erectile dysfunction

Did your doctors find another cause?

What treatment eventually helped?

Are you still searching for a solution?

I'm trying to understand the different outcomes people have experienced. I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone in these three groups. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Hi everyone,

I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele and I'm also experiencing erectile dysfunction. I've been reading a lot of posts on this subreddit and have seen very different experiences. Some people say surgery completely changed their lives, while others say they still have ED even after surgery.

I'd really appreciate hearing from people who fall into any of these three groups:

1. You're currently living with both varicocele and erectile dysfunction

What are your symptoms?

Have you found anything that has helped?

2. You had varicocele surgery (microsurgery or embolization) and your erectile dysfunction improved

How long did it take to notice improvement?

Did your erections return to normal?

Did your libido also improve?

How are you doing now?

3. You're more than 6 months post-surgery, your varicocele has NOT recurred, but you're still dealing with erectile dysfunction

Did your doctors find another cause?

What treatment eventually helped?

Are you still searching for a solution?

I'm trying to understand the different outcomes people have experienced. I'd really appreciate hearing from anyone in these three groups. Thank you for taking the time to share your experience.

Hi everyone,

I've been reading a lot of posts on this subreddit because I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele and I'm also dealing with erectile dysfunction.

I've noticed that many people here mention having both varicocele and ED. I've also seen quite a few posts where people say their erections, libido, or overall sexual function improved after microsurgical varicocelectomy or embolization, which gives me hope.

At the same time, I've also come across posts where people say their symptoms came back or that surgery didn't help as much as they expected. Reading those experiences has made me pretty anxious.

I'd really like to hear from people with positive recovery stories.

Did your erectile dysfunction improve after microsurgery or embolization?

How long did it take before you noticed improvement?

Has the improvement lasted, or did the problem come back?

If you had a recurrence, how was it managed?

I'm especially interested in hearing from people who had lasting improvements in erections and libido after treatment.

I know everyone's situation is different, but hearing some success stories would really help me stay hopeful.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.

Hi everyone,

I've been reading a lot of posts on this subreddit because I was recently diagnosed with bilateral Grade 3 varicocele and I'm also dealing with erectile dysfunction.

I've noticed that many people here mention having both varicocele and ED. I've also seen quite a few posts where people say their erections, libido, or overall sexual function improved after microsurgical varicocelectomy or embolization, which gives me hope.

At the same time, I've also come across posts where people say their symptoms came back or that surgery didn't help as much as they expected. Reading those experiences has made me pretty anxious.

I'd really like to hear from people with positive recovery stories.

Did your erectile dysfunction improve after microsurgery or embolization?

How long did it take before you noticed improvement?

Has the improvement lasted, or did the problem come back?

If you had a recurrence, how was it managed?

I'm especially interested in hearing from people who had lasting improvements in erections and libido after treatment.

I know everyone's situation is different, but hearing some success stories would really help me stay hopeful.

Thanks in advance to anyone willing to share their experience.

Hi everyone,

I'm 24 years old and I've been taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone for OCD.

The medication has actually worked very well for my OCD, and I'm really grateful for that. However, over the past several months I've noticed a significant decline in my memory and cognitive abilities.

I feel like I can't remember anything anymore. I forget conversations, struggle to recall things I studied, and my concentration and thinking speed feel much worse than before. It honestly feels like my brain isn't working the way it used to.

My psychiatrist thinks the medication (or the anticholinergic medication that was previously part of my treatment) may be contributing, and we're adjusting my medications. But I'm still very worried.

What concerns me is that last time I stopped my medications, I was off them for about one month, and I didn't notice any improvement in my memory. That makes me wonder whether this is reversible or not.

Has anyone here experienced:

Significant memory problems or cognitive slowing while taking clomipramine or risperidone?

Did your memory improve after reducing or stopping the medication?

If it did improve, how long did it take—weeks, months, or longer?

I'm not looking for reassurance, just hoping to hear about other people's experiences. This has become one of my biggest concerns because my OCD is much better, but I feel like my memory and cognition have suffered.

Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,

I'm 24 years old and I've been taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone for OCD.

The medication has actually worked very well for my OCD, and I'm really grateful for that. However, over the past several months I've noticed a significant decline in my memory and cognitive abilities.

I feel like I can't remember anything anymore. I forget conversations, struggle to recall things I studied, and my concentration and thinking speed feel much worse than before. It honestly feels like my brain isn't working the way it used to.

My psychiatrist thinks the medication (or the anticholinergic medication that was previously part of my treatment) may be contributing, and we're adjusting my medications. But I'm still very worried.

What concerns me is that last time I stopped my medications, I was off them for about one month, and I didn't notice any improvement in my memory. That makes me wonder whether this is reversible or not.

Has anyone here experienced:

Significant memory problems or cognitive slowing while taking clomipramine or risperidone?

Did your memory improve after reducing or stopping the medication?

If it did improve, how long did it take—weeks, months, or longer?

I'm not looking for reassurance, just hoping to hear about other people's experiences. This has become one of my biggest concerns because my OCD is much better, but I feel like my memory and cognition have suffered.

Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,

I'm 24 years old and I've been taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone for OCD.

The medication has actually worked very well for my OCD, and I'm really grateful for that. However, over the past several months I've noticed a significant decline in my memory and cognitive abilities.

I feel like I can't remember anything anymore. I forget conversations, struggle to recall things I studied, and my concentration and thinking speed feel much worse than before. It honestly feels like my brain isn't working the way it used to.

My psychiatrist thinks the medication (or the anticholinergic medication that was previously part of my treatment) may be contributing, and we're adjusting my medications. But I'm still very worried.

What concerns me is that last time I stopped my medications, I was off them for about one month, and I didn't notice any improvement in my memory. That makes me wonder whether this is reversible or not.

Has anyone here experienced:

Significant memory problems or cognitive slowing while taking clomipramine or risperidone?

Did your memory improve after reducing or stopping the medication?

If it did improve, how long did it take—weeks, months, or longer?

I'm not looking for reassurance, just hoping to hear about other people's experiences. This has become one of my biggest concerns because my OCD is much better, but I feel like my memory and cognition have suffered.

Thank you in advance.

Hi everyone,

I'm 24 years old and I've been taking clomipramine 150 mg and risperidone for OCD.

The medication has actually worked very well for my OCD, and I'm really grateful for that. However, over the past several months I've noticed a significant decline in my memory and cognitive abilities.

I feel like I can't remember anything anymore. I forget conversations, struggle to recall things I studied, and my concentration and thinking speed feel much worse than before. It honestly feels like my brain isn't working the way it used to.

My psychiatrist thinks the medication (or the anticholinergic medication that was previously part of my treatment) may be contributing, and we're adjusting my medications. But I'm still very worried.

What concerns me is that last time I stopped my medications, I was off them for about one month, and I didn't notice any improvement in my memory. That makes me wonder whether this is reversible or not.

Has anyone here experienced:

Significant memory problems or cognitive slowing while taking clomipramine or risperidone?

Did your memory improve after reducing or stopping the medication?

If it did improve, how long did it take—weeks, months, or longer?

I'm not looking for reassurance, just hoping to hear about other people's experiences. This has become one of my biggest concerns because my OCD is much better, but I feel like my memory and cognition have suffered.

Thank you in advance.