Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I noticed that one of my testicles is larger than the other, and it seems to be lower on one side. When I touched it, I felt that the veins were very prominent, almost like earthworms coiled inside the testicle. I would like to ask: How can varicocele be treated to improve it?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is more common on the left side and forms an almost 90° angle with the left spermatic vein draining into the left renal vein. In most cases, it does not require treatment, but surgery is recommended in the following two situations:1. Significant symptoms: A feeling of heaviness or discomfort in the scrotum.
2. Infertility: Spermatogenic dysfunction caused by varicocele.
Although varicocele may not be the sole cause of infertility, it is at least a high-risk factor. It is recommended to start treatment with Tong Su Shu Mai Fang as early as possible. This herbal formula provides warming, dispels cold, and promotes Qi flow to prevent high-altitude induced abortion.
The condition of varicocele tends to recur, requiring long-term medication.