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. It turns out that she is fine, but I have varicocele, which affects the quality of my sperm, making it difficult to conceive. I am really frustrated. Could you please tell me how to treat and improve varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele (VC) is a common urogenital system disease in men and also a major cause of male infertility. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults, with an incidence rate of 10% to 15% in the normal male population and accounting for 19% to 41% of male infertility cases. Varicocele is caused by the expansion of the spermatic veins surrounding the spermatic cord and the pampiniform plexus, leading to vascular spermogenesis dysfunction. It is more commonly unilateral, affecting the left side, but can also be bilateral or occur unilaterally on the right. Traditional surgery involves an inguinal incision, high ligation of the internal spermatic vein, and removal of partially dilated veins within the scrotum. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the condition, whereas delayed treatment may affect overall health. Therefore, patients should take medication promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene. Wishing