Patient's question:
Feeling very uncomfortable in the private area, that feeling can't be described, it affects work and life very much, it's very troublesome. How should varicocele be treated?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can lead to male infertility through various different pathways. It not only affects the recurrence 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, measures such as reporting the scrotum and cold compresses should be taken. 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 andrological diseases, patients also need to pay attention to nursing aspects, such as maintaining a light diet and engaging in more outdoor activities.