Authored by Dr Harsh Sharma, Edited and Peer Reviewed by Dr. Pooja Sharma

Published March 28, 2023, Last updated March 28, 2023

Varicocele is the enlargement of veins within your scrotum. The veins inside the scrotum swell and become prominent. This is similar to varicose veins that occur in your legs. In the case of varicocele, this happens in your scrotum, which is the bag that holds your testicles. The following homeopathic medicines for varicocele have proved to be very effective in its treatment –

1. Lycopodium
2. Ruta
3. Calcarea Carb
4. Aurum Met
5. Hamamelis

Before we come to the symptoms pointing to these homeopathic medicines for varicocele, let us understand a bit more about varicocele, its causes and symptoms.

What is Varicocele

Varicocele is the swelling or enlargement of this pampiniform plexus. It might feel like a bag of worms. It is usually visible when you stand up and not when you lie down.

Pampiniform plexus is a vein within the spermatic cord. The spermatic cord also houses the Vas Deferans and the Testicular Artery. The Vas Deferans is the tube that carries the sperm. The Testicular Artery supplies blood to the testicles.

The Pampiniform Plexus cools the arterial blood. The human body produces sperm most efficiently when the temperature is around 34.5 C. This is slightly lower than the body’s normal temperature of 37 C. The Pampiniform Plexus plays this important role of cooling the blood through a heat exchange mechanism.

Incidence of Varicocele

Varicocele affects about 10 to 15% of males. It mostly affects young boys and men, more so between the ages of 15-25. It usually affects one side, more commonly the left side. That is because the male anatomy is slightly different on the left side.

Causes of Varicocele

Medical science does not know the exact cause of varicocele. There are some theories and beliefs. The most plausible theory or belief is that the valves in the veins lose their efficiency. This allows the blood to collect in the veins and not flow properly. This collected blood causes the swelling in the veins. There is a difference in the anatomical structure of the large veins on the left and the right testicles that connect to the heart. Therefore more pressure is needed to move the blood from the left side towards the heart. This also explains why the incidence of varicocele is more on the left side.

Symptoms of Varicocele

In most cases, there are no symptoms of varicocele. It is just the swelling or the wiry swelling. In some cases, it may cause pain or discomfort. The pain may be sharp in nature or just dull discomfort. Such pain tends to worsen with exertion or as the day progresses. It may also increase by standing for long. There may be some problem with sperm production.

In some cases, it affects the production of sperms and results in infertility. As I have explained earlier, a cooler temperature is needed for production of sperms. The inefficient flow of blood in the pampiniform plexus vein fails to cool the blood by heat exchange. This does not cool the temperature of the testicles to the desired levels. This affects the production of sperms and results in infertility.

Treatment of Varicocele

The conventional system of medicine hardly has any treatment for varicocele. Only treatment that allopathy has for varicocele is surgery. The varicocele often recurs or returns after surgery. Therefore it is not at all a permanent and a viable solution.

Homeopathic treatment for varicocele

Homeopathy is very effective for the treatment of varicocele. Homeopathic medicines work at a deeper level and are able to improve the efficiency of the valves of the veins in the scrotum. Once the valves are able to perform their function properly, the blood flows normally. Normal blood flow means that the swelling reduces on its own.

5 best Homeopathic medicines for Varicocele

I am giving below a list of the 5 best homeopathic medicines for varicocele. This list is based on the experience of over 2 decades of clinical practice. All these medicines and their symptoms are easily found in homeopathic literature.

1. Lycopodium- One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele that is right sided

2. Ruta-One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele after a strain

3. Calcarea Carb-One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele in obese patients

4. Aurum Met- One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele with atrophy of testicles

5. Hamamelis-One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele with bruised soreness

Here is a brief description of the medicines and their indications that point to the usage of these medicines

1. Lycopodium- One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele that is right sided

When the problem is right sided, Lycopodium is one of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele.  The patient is usually thin and withered. There is excessive gas formation. All troubles are worse from 4 pm to 8 pm.  The patient may have trouble having an erection. At the same time, the emissions are premature.

2. Ruta-One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele after a strain

When the problem occurs after a strain, Ruta is one of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele. There is weakness all over the body. The patient feels lassitude at all times.

3. Calcarea Carb- One of the best homeopathic remedies for varicocele in obese patients

When the patient is obese and gets frequent emissions, Calcarea Carb is one of the best homeopathic medicines for varicose veins. There is increased sexual desire. Weakness and irritability follow coition. The patient has craving for indigestible things like chalk, coal and pencils. He cannot take milk.

4. Aurum Met- One of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele with atrophy of testicles

In cases where the testicles atrophy, Aurum Met is one of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele. There are violent erections. The testicles have chronic induration or hardness. There is aggravation of pain at night.

5. Hamamelis- One of the best homeopathic remedies for varicocele with bruised soreness

When there is sore or bruised kind of pain, Hamamelis is one of the best homeopathic medicines for varicocele. There is pain in the spermatic cord that runs into the testes. The testicles feel hot and painful.

FAQS about Varicocele and Homeopathic treatment for Varicocele

• What are the main causes of Varicocele?

When veins in the scrotum have inefficient valves, blood tends to stagnate in the blood vessels in the scrotum. This leads to swelling of the veins.

• Is varicocele a serious problem?

While Varicocele is not normally life threatening, it can cause other issues like infertility.

• Can Varicocele affect fertility?

Yes, Varicocele can affect fertility. It can affect the number and quality of the sperms, which may lead to infertility.

• What effect does Varicocele have on sperms?

Sperm motility and sperm count are both negatively affected by varicocele. It is important to understand that semen volume is different from sperm count.

• Is surgery the only treatment option for Varicocele?

No, surgery is not the only option. Homeopathy can treat your varicocele without any need for surgery.

• Can Homeopathy treat Varicocele without the need for surgery?

Yes, Homeopathy can treat varicocele without any surgical intervention.

• Is Homeopathy safe for treating varicocele?

Homeopathy is perfectly safe for treating varicocele. For that matter, Homeopathy is perfectly safe for all diseases. Homeopathic medicines do not have any side effects whatsoever.

• Which is the best natural homeopathic remedy for varicocele?

There are many homeopathic remedies which are used for the treatment of varicocele. The selection of the right remedy depends upon the principle of symptom similarity, in which the symptoms of the patient are matched with that of the natural homeopathic medicine. Once the symptoms match closely, that particular medicine will work wonders and cure the varicocele.