Patient's question:
What are the symptoms and causes of varicocele? I have one testicle that is larger than the other, and sometimes it causes discomfort. There's nothing else wrong, but my wife hasn't been pregnant yet. However, why did the doctor say I have varicocele after a thorough examination? What's going on? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease among young and middle-aged men, most of whom exhibit local soreness and a heavy ache. 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 tends to recur, requiring long-term oral medication.