Patient's question:
What are the causes of varicocele? I want to ask what the causes of varicocele are, why this condition occurs. We want to get pregnant, but we haven't been using contraception, yet we still haven't gotten pregnant. Then we had a thorough examination and found that my husband has varicocele. What should we do? Can it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a vascular swelling of the scrotum formed by the expansion and elongation of the pampiniform plexus of veins, most commonly occurring on the left side. It is the most common disease among young and middle-aged men and a significant cause of male infertility. In patients with varicocele, testicular temperature decreases, which interferes with the normal development and maturation of sperm, affecting fertility. Generally, fertility can be restored after surgical treatment. It is recommended to seek diagnosis and treatment at a regular and professional hospital. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition, while delayed treatment may affect overall health.