Patient's question:
I have been married to my wife for over 7 years, but we haven't been able to have a child. Recently, my wife and I went to the hospital for a check-up. It turns out that she is fine, but I have varicocele, which affects the quality of my sperm, making it difficult to conceive. I am really frustrated. Could you please tell me: What should varicocele patients do to treat it?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is caused by obstruction of the spermatic vein or failure of the valves, leading to blood stagnation and the expansion and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus of the spermatic vein. It is more common in young and middle-aged men. 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. The surgical procedure involves high ligation of the spermatic vein. It is recommended to identify the underlying cause and provide targeted treatment! Varicocele is one of the main causes of male infertility, and surgical treatment is recommended. Laparoscopic technology can be used for minimally invasive surgery. Varicocele can be relieved, but the general treatment process is usually slow.