Patient's question:
What are the symptoms of varicocele? I want to consult about whether men with varicocele have any symptoms, what causes it, and I don't know what's going on. It has never been possible for them to get pregnant, but after a thorough examination, it was said to be varicocele. What should they 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 manifests as localized soreness and a heavy sensation. 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 general treatment process is slow, so medications should be used symptomatically during treatment.