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. The doctor said there was nothing wrong with her, but that I had varicocele, which affects sperm quality and makes it difficult to conceive. I feel really frustrated. Could you please tell me how effective the treatment for varicocele is?Doctor's answer:
For this condition, surgical treatment is not always used, after all, the recurrence rate of surgery is relatively high. After the ligation of the internal spermatic vein, the venous blood flowing from the testis, epididymis, etc., can return to the inferior vena cava along the external spermatic vein. Alternatively, it can return to the femoral vein through subcutaneous veins below the external inguinal ring. It is recommended to ligate the internal spermatic vein above the internal inguinal ring. For severe varicocele, patients with a sperm count below 20 million for three consecutive times, or with testicular atrophy; if the varicocele disappears when lying down, the high ligation of the internal spermatic vein can be performed. Varicocele can be stabilized, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, during treatment, patients must actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medication appropriately, and avoid prolonged sitting or riding. Pay attention to personal hygiene, and we hope male patients can recover quickly!