Patient's question:
46 male. Suffering from varicocele for many years, in fact, it has never caused much symptoms. Moreover, since he already has children, he hasn't paid much attention to it. However, in recent days, the pain has become increasingly severe, sometimes even preventing him from sleeping at night. It has seriously affected his normal life and work, causing him great distress. Please ask: How can varicocele be treated effectively?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele, due to blood stasis in the spermatic veins, can lead to an increase in scrotal temperature, causing the testicular temperature to drop by 1℃ to 2℃. Persistent long-term elevation in temperature can interfere with sperm production in the testes, resulting in azoospermia and oligozoospermia. The epididymis also facilitates sperm maturation. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults. The incidence of left varicocele is higher. Individuals with asymptomatic or mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support band. Men with severe symptoms and infertility due to varicocele accompanied by abnormal sperm should undergo surgical treatment. Currently, surgical treatment is the most direct approach.