Patient's question:
When I was taking a shower, I noticed that one of my testicles is much larger than the other, and it seems to be lower on one side. When I touched it, I felt that the veins were very prominent, almost like earthworms coiled inside the testicle. I would like to ask: How much does it generally cost to check for varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the tortuous and dilated expansion of veins in the spermatic cord due to impaired venous, which reappears as a result of obstruction. It is a common disease among young and middle-aged adults, characterized by the dilatation, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus (vein vascular) caused by venous blood stasis in the spermatic cord. The prevalence rate is 10-15% in the male population, accounting for 15-20% of male infertility cases. This condition often recurs on the left side, but bilateral cases are not uncommon, with an incidence as high as approximately 20%. If the condition is mild, medication can be administered. It is essential to take medication under the guidance of a doctor. Surgery is the primary method for treating varicocele.