Patient's question:
I have varicocele for a while now, and the symptoms have been getting worse recently. I also feel pain in the groin area, and the testicles feel like there are worms coiled on them when touched. I've heard this condition can affect fertility. I've been married for over a year, and I'm really worried. Could you please tell me: What are the causes of varicocele?Doctor's answer:
The main cause of varicocele is the dysfunction of the valves in the spermatic vein. It is usually primary varicocele. Secondary varicocele is relatively rare. The main symptom is a sense of heaviness and discomfort in the perineum, which can lead to a decline in sperm quality and cause infertility. If you have symptoms of varicocele, it is recommended to go to the hospital for a color Doppler ultrasound examination of the spermatic vein. If the varicocele is grade 2 or higher, surgical treatment should be considered, such as high ligation of the spermatic vein. Minimally invasive laparoscopic surgery can also be chosen.