Patient's question:
Does varicocele interfere with fertility? I want to ask if varicocele in men interferes with fertility. My wife was found to have varicocele during a thorough examination. She used to have sexual habits and said it had been there for a long time. Now she cannot get pregnant. What should we do? Can it be cured? Will it affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Elevated pressure within the spermatic vein during varicocele, the venous plexus around the testes becomes congested, leading to a decrease in venous pressure and hindering testicular metabolism. Waste products from testicular metabolism are not easily expelled, which damages sperm development. This can result in the recurrence of male infertility. It is recommended to visit a formal and professional infertility hospital for comprehensive and meticulous examination. After accurately diagnosing the cause, a suitable treatment plan should be determined to achieve the desired outcome.Varicocele can be cured, but the treatment period is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment.