Patient's question:
I just returned from the army this year. It's possible that I got varicocele from standing guard during my military service. My family has introduced me to a partner now and I want to get married and have children as soon as possible. However, my condition hasn't been fully treated yet, and I'm very troubled. Please ask: What should I do about varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the abnormal dilatation and tortuosity of veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous. Patients with varicocele may be completely asymptomatic and only detected during physical examination. The affected scrotum or testis may experience a sensation of fullness or, with swelling of the scrotum. When standing, the affected scrotum and testis are higher than the healthy side, and the surface of the scrotum shows dilated and tortuous veins. A soft, worm-like mass can be felt upon palpation, and symptoms may be reduced or disappear when lying down. Patients may also exhibit neurotic symptoms such as headaches, fatigue, and nervousness. Some patients may experience sexual dysfunction. Varicocele can sometimes interfere with fertility. The left spermatic vein is longer and enters the renal vein at a right angle, encountering certain resistance to blood flow.