Important Announcements

Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

To see our full nondiscrimination statement, click here.

Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Varicocele


A varicocele happens when the veins in the scrotum become enlarged. This leads to blood pooling in the veins instead of moving out of the scrotum.

Some varicoceles cause pain or discomfort, but many have no symptoms. However, it can lead to a shrunken testicle, low sperm count, and other problems that can cause infertility. In these cases, you may need surgery to remove the varicocele. If there are no symptoms or complications, you may not need treatment.

The exact cause of varicocele is unknown.

Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition

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Radiology

The Department of Radiology at Boston Medical Center is a full-service, academic medical imaging department that performs over 350,000 screening, diagnostic, and interventional pr…
Radiology
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Interventional Radiology

Our highly skilled team provides comprehensive interventional radiology services, including minimally invasive procedures.
Interventional Radiology