Patient's question:
I am 35 years old, male, with varicocele. Do I need to have surgery? What should I pay attention to when having surgery for varicocele?Doctor's answer:
General Precautions: Stop smoking for the first week and learn how to cough, expectorate sputum, and urinate/defecate in bed to prepare for surgery. Try to relax before surgery. If you are overly anxious the night before surgery and cannot sleep, take sedatives under your doctor's guidance to ensure sufficient deep sleep. Avoid drinking too much before bed and overnight after surgery, and do not hold your urine to prevent erection. If an erection occurs, get out of bed and move around or urinate to relieve tension. Strictly prohibit sexual activity within one month after surgery.