Quote from Jinu Thomas on 26 October 2024, 6:47 PM

There is some evidence to suggest a genetic component to varicoceles, though the exact cause is not entirely understood. If family members, especially male relatives, have experienced varicoceles, there may be a higher likelihood of occurrence due to inherited vein structure or other physiological factors that make someone more susceptible.

However, genetics is just one part of the equation, as lifestyle factors, body structure, and activities that strain the abdominal region also play roles in varicocele development.