Patient's question:
I have been married to my wife for over three years, but we haven't been able to have a child. Recently, my wife and I went to the hospital for a check-up. The doctor said there was nothing wrong with her, but that I have varicocele, which affects sperm quality and makes it difficult to conceive. I am really frustrated. Could you please tell me how to treat and improve varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the obstruction of venous return in the spermatic cord, failure of valves, and blood reflux leading to blood stasis, causing the pampiniform plexus to expand, elongate, and kink. It occurs in 95% of cases on the left side, with bilateral cases being less common. Most believe that varicocele can interfere with sperm production and semen quality, leading to infertility. After surgical treatment, some individuals can fully restore their fertility.Many believe that varicocele can interfere with sperm production and semen quality, leading to infertility. After surgical treatment, some individuals can fully restore their fertility.