Patient's question:
Is varicocele easy to treat? I want to know if varicocele is easy to treat, what should I do? Can it be treated well? I want to get pregnant, but I haven't been able to get pregnant. Then, there's nothing uncomfortable. A few days ago, I had a thorough check-up and was told I have varicocele. What's the reason? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is common in young men, with the majority occurring on the left side, while a small portion is bilateral. It can cause discomfort, pain, and swelling in the testicles, dampness in the scrotum, as well as pain in the groin and lower abdomen. Varicocele is caused by poor development of venous valves or inflammation, leading to poor venous drainage, which results in the filling, tortuosity, and expansion of veins. The condition tends to gradually worsen and is recommended to be treated surgically early on. For those who are unable to conceive due to poor sperm quality, medication can be administered post-surgery to improve sperm quality. Varicocele is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication.