Patient's question:
I have been married to my wife for many years, and we have not used any contraception, but we have never been able to get pregnant. After checking at the hospital, I found out that I have mild varicocele. What kind of medicine should I take?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele causes venous reflux obstruction, valve failure, and blood backflow, leading to blood stasis, which results in the expansion, elongation, and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus. This can interfere with sperm production and semen quality, causing infertility. Those without obvious symptoms can be treated conservatively by paying attention to work-life balance, avoiding strenuous exercise, and promptly treating urogenital infections; commonly used microcirculation-stabilizing medications can be taken. For those with significant symptoms, surgical relief of varicocele is necessary. In addition to symptomatic treatment for andrological diseases, patients also need to pay attention to dietary aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and avoiding spicy and irritating foods. At the same time, patients should also pay attention to choosing a professional hospital for diagnosis to achieve good treatment outcomes.