Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of varicocele? I want to consult about what symptoms men experience when they get varicocele, what causes it, and I don't know what's going on. They have never been able to get pregnant, and after a thorough examination, it was said that it was varicocele. What should I do? Can it be treated? Can they still get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease among young and middle-aged men, most of which manifest as localized soreness and heaviness. The pain can radiate to the lower abdomen, groin, and waist. Symptoms may alleviate after walking or exertion, and they can be reduced or relieved after rest or lying flat. Varicocele is one of the most common scrotal masses in young people and is also a significant cause of male infertility. In patients with varicocele, sperm count increases, which interferes with conception. After surgical treatment, fertility can be fully restored. Varicocele can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment.