Patient's question:
We've been married for two years and haven't breastfed much, but she still hasn't gotten pregnant. So, we went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, and the result was that I have varicocele. What is this condition? Please tell me where I can be treated for varicocele, and whether it can be cured or not.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele refers to the elongation, expansion, and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus of veins in the spermatic cord, caused by venous valve dysfunction, obstruction of spermatic vein, and blood reflux due to certain reasons. It is more common in young and middle-aged men, with an incidence rate of 5% to 20% in the male population and accounting for 35% of male infertility cases. It is a significant cause of male infertility. Due to the inability to conduct face-to-face consultations, the diagnosis is not yet precise enough. It is recommended that you visit a urology hospital as soon as possible to undergo relevant examinations to identify the specific cause and condition, so that targeted treatment can be administered. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease, whereas delayed treatment may affect overall health.