Patient's question:
I feel very uncomfortable in my private area, and that feeling cannot be described. It affects my work and life very much, and it's very troublesome. How should varicocele be treated?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can lead to male infertility through various different pathways, not only affecting the reoccurrence of sperm but also causing an increase in sperm vitality. Therefore, patients with severe varicocele still need to consider active treatment. For mild varicocele or those accompanied by neurasthenia, measures such as reporting the scrotum and applying cold compresses are recommended. For more severe varicocele, continuous sperm count below 20 million three times in a row, or testicular atrophy; if the varicose veins disappear when lying flat, the varicocelectomy can be performed. In addition to symptomatic treatment for urological diseases, patients also need to pay attention to nursing aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in more outdoor activities.