Often asked: Is Spermatocele Permanent?

Although your spermatocele probably won’t go away on its own, most spermatoceles don’t need treatment. They generally don’t cause pain or complications.

How long does a spermatocele last?

Scrotal swelling is normal and typically lasts for 2 to 21 days. Side effects from surgery are not common, but can involve fever, infection, bleeding (scrotal hematoma), and lasting pain. Spermatoceles can come back in about 10 ouy of 25 cases.

How do spermatoceles go away?

The cyst usually goes away on its own. Your healthcare provider may recommend medicine to decrease pain or swelling if you develop discomfort. They may be able to remove the cyst if it becomes large. Talk to your healthcare provider about the risks of having a spermatocele removed.

Do testicular cysts last forever?

Most testicular cysts go away on their own with rest and scrotal support. However, if the cyst is enlarged or becomes infected, they may require surgical intervention.

At what age is spermatocele common?

Spermatoceles are pretty common. They affect close to 1 in 3 adult men. Spermatoceles can affect people at any age, but they commonly appear in midlife (the 40s or 50s).

Can spermatocele go away naturally?

Although your spermatocele probably won’t go away on its own, most spermatoceles don’t need treatment. They generally don’t cause pain or complications. If yours is painful, your doctor might recommend over-the-counter pain medications, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol, others) or ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB, others).

How can I shrink my spermatocele naturally?

You cannot get rid of a spermatocele naturally despite the claims of diets, herbal remedies and lifestyle modifications. However, most spermatoceles are benign and do not require treatment. You cannot get rid of a spermatocele naturally.

Can spermatocele shrink?

The spermatocele may get smaller because the content is expelled or larger because the cyst fills, but for the most part, the lesion does not change size appreciably. Over time, however, spermatoceles may get larger.

How do I know if I have spermatocele?

A spermatocele usually causes no signs or symptoms and might remain stable in size. If it becomes large enough, however, you might feel: Pain or discomfort in the affected testicle. Heaviness in the testicle with the spermatocele.

Is it possible to grow a third testicle?

Polyorchidism is a very rare condition. Men with this condition are born with more than two testes, also known as testicles or gonads. There are only about 200 known reported cases. In the vast majority of cases, the individuals have three testes.

How long do testicular cysts take to go away?

Children do not usually need treatment because most cysts disappear by themselves. However it may take up to four years to resolve. Surgical removal may be necessary if they become painful or don’t start to shrink.

What is the difference between epididymal cyst and Spermatocele?

An epididymal cyst is a cyst-like mass in the epididymis that contains clear fluid. Spermatoceles are similar to epididymal cysts. The only difference is that the spermatocele contains fluid and sperm cells. Usually one cannot tell the difference between them by physical exam or even by ultrasound.

How big is a Spermatocele?

At the time of excision, the average size of spermatoceles was 4.2 cm in greatest diameter, and most (71%) were right sided. Men who experienced pain as an isolated symptom were younger by approximately 10 years compared to those who experienced mass.

Should I worry about spermatocele?

Outlook. Most people won’t experience any symptoms from a spermatocele. If you do experience pain or discomfort, spermatocelectomy should provide relief, though there is risk for complications that may affect fertility. It’s also possible that your spermatocele might come back, even after surgery.

Is a spermatocele bad?

Spermatoceles are not usually dangerous and are treated only when they cause pain or embarrassment or when they decrease the blood supply to the penis (rare). Treatment is not usually needed if a spermatocele does not change in size or gets smaller as the body reabsorbs the fluid.