Patient's question:
How much does varicocele surgery cost? What is this disease? Lately, I've been feeling some discomfort in my testicles. After a thorough examination, the doctor said it's varicocele. I've never heard of this disease before. I want to ask the doctor what causes varicocele, whether it needs surgery or treatment, and if it will interfere with pregnancy. What should I do? How much does the surgery cost?Doctor's answer:
When varicocele occurs due to blood stasis in the spermatic veins, it can lead to an increase in scrotal temperature, causing the testicular temperature to drop by 1℃ to 2℃ and remain elevated for a long period. This can interfere with sperm production, resulting in azoospermia and oligozoospermia. For those with mild or no symptoms, wearing elastic pants or using a scrotal support band can be helpful. Men with severe symptoms and infertility caused by varicocele accompanied by abnormal sperm should undergo surgical treatment. Varicocele does not necessarily require surgical examination, and the costs of different treatment methods vary.