Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I noticed that my testicles were of uneven size, and one seemed to be lower than the other. When I touched them, it felt like the veins were particularly prominent, almost like earthworms coiled inside the testicles. Please ask: What should be avoided with varicocele?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℃. Prolonged high temperatures can interfere with sperm production in the testes, resulting in azoospermia and oligozoospermia. The epididymis also helps in the maturation of sperm. 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. For those with severe symptoms and male infertility associated with varicocele and abnormal sperm, surgical treatment should be considered. The surgical procedure involves high ligation of the spermatic veins. I'm not sure about your specific condition, but I recommend you come to our Maternal and Child Plastic Surgery Department for a follow-up visit.