Patient's question:
I got married to my wife, but we haven't been able to have children. Recently, my wife and I went to the hospital for a check-up. It turns out that she's fine, but they said I have varicocele, which affects the quality of my sperm, making it difficult to get pregnant. I'm really frustrated. Could you please tell me what harm varicocele can cause and how it can be improved?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a vascular disorder of spermatogenesis caused by the expansion of the spermatic veins surrounding the spermatic cord and the pampiniform plexus. Traditional surgery can affect sperm quality. In general surgical treatment, an inguinal incision is made to ligate the high spermatic vein, and some dilated veins within the scrotum are removed. Varicocele can be relieved, but the treatment process is usually slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, it is recommended to adopt a healthy lifestyle and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover as soon as possible!