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By Mayo Clinic staffBecause of the lack of symptoms, a varicocele often is discovered during an evaluation of fertility or during a routine physical exam.
However, if you experience pain or swelling in your scrotum, contact your doctor. A number of conditions can cause testicular pain, and some of the conditions require immediate treatment. Your doctor can determine which condition is causing your pain.