Patient's question:
I am 20 years old this year, and I just returned from the military service. It's possible that I developed varicocele from standing guard duty during my service. My family has introduced me to a partner and wants me to get married and have children as soon as possible. However, my condition hasn't been fully treated yet, and I am very troubled. Could you please advise: What is the best way to treat varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is most commonly observed in the left testicle of males, with the right side being less frequent. It may occasionally be accompanied by pain or a sensation of heaviness. It is recommended that you undergo a color Doppler ultrasound examination to closely inspect the lumen of the spermatic vein. If there are indications for surgery, such as a larger lumen, severe pain, or impaired fertility with low sperm viability, surgical treatment may be necessary. Varicocele can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and recurrence is common after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, medications should be used symptomatically, and it is advisable to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a balanced diet. We hope that male patients can recover quickly.