Patient's question:
I have been married to my wife for more than 3 years, but we haven't been able to have a child. Recently, my wife and I went to the hospital for a check-up. It turned out that she was fine, but they said I have varicocele, which affects the quality of my sperm, making it difficult to conceive. I am really frustrated. Could you please tell me: What is the best way to treat varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults, referring to the expansion, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus vessels in the spermatic cord due to the congestion of spermatic vein blood flow. The treatment of varicocele should be differentiated based on factors such as whether the patient has accompanying infertility or abnormal semen quality, whether symptoms are present, whether related complications exist, and the degree of varicocele. Currently, clinical diagnostic methods include drug therapy, physical therapy, interventional treatment, etc., each with its own advantages and disadvantages. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease, whereas delayed treatment may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life while avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.