Patient's question:
How is varicocele treated? What causes varicocele? After several sexual encounters, my testicles feel a bit uncomfortable, but everything else is fine. Then, my wife has never been able to get pregnant. After a thorough examination, it was said that I have varicocele. I want to ask how this is treated, and which hospital treats varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele occurs when blood accumulates in the spermatic veins. This can lead to an increase in temperature within the scrotum. The testicular temperature can drop by 1℃ to 2℃. Persistent long-term elevation in temperature can interfere with sperm production in the testes, resulting in azoospermia and oligozoospermia. The epididymis also contributes to the maturation of sperm, and varicocele is more common in young and middle-aged men, particularly on the left side. Most cases are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. Additionally, it is important to pay attention to self-care in daily life and avoid spicy foods.