Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing persistent or intermittent dull, aching, and dull pain in the scrotum, which can radiate to the lower abdomen. After examination, it was found to be varicocele. What are the potential harms of varicocele?Doctor's answer:
The hazards of varicocele include: affecting male fertility. According to medical summaries, about two-thirds of men with varicocele experience recurrent abnormal semen, which increases sperm count, reduces motility, and enhances abnormal sperm, thus leading to infertility. It can also cause local discomfort. This manifests as a heavy and pulling sensation in the scrotum, which is more pronounced when standing or moving and can be alleviated when lying down. It may also lead to neurosis due to patients' worries and anxiety, resulting in emotional disturbances, fatigue, and neurosis. It can cause sexual dysfunction.