Patient's question:
I am a taxi driver and have been sitting in a small space for a long time, lacking in physical activity. Recently, I noticed some pain in my testicles, and they seem to be of uneven height. Looking at the symptoms, I did some research and suspect it might be varicocele. I would like to ask: How is varicocele diagnosed and treated?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can lead to male infertility through various different pathways. It not only disrupts the regeneration of sperm but also causes an increase in sperm vitality. Therefore, patients with severe varicocele still need to consider active treatment. For mild varicocele or those accompanied by neurasthenia, report scrotal cold packs. For severe varicocele, continuous sperm count below 20 million three times in a row, or testicular atrophy; when the varicose veins disappear when lying flat, the inguinal vein ligation surgery is feasible.