Patient's question:
I am a taxi driver and have been sitting in a small space for a long time, lacking in physical activity. Recently, I noticed some pain in my testicles, and they seem to be of uneven height. Looking at the symptoms, I did some research and suspect it might be varicocele. I would like to ask: How should varicocele be treated?Doctor's answer:
The main cause of varicocele is due to the scarring or incompetence of the pampiniform plexus valves, leading to blood stasis in the spermatic veins. Individuals with sexual habits are more prone to developing varicocele. Since varicocele can easily interfere with sperm vitality, it is classified as secondary male infertility. Varicocele does not necessarily require surgery, but based on the patient's condition, if pregnancy is recommended and the following symptoms such as oligospermia, asthenozoospermia, necrospermia, azoospermia, or teratospermia reappear, surgery becomes necessary. Therefore, it is important to undergo timely and thorough examinations to clarify the condition and then implement targeted and effective treatments, as the causes of varicocele can vary depending on different cases.