What medication can be taken for varicocele?

Patient's question:

I had felt discomfort in my groin for a while, with some tingling pain. When I touched it, it felt like there were small lumps, and I also felt discomfort in my hip area. After a thorough examination and diagnosis at the hospital, I was told I had varicocele. What kind of medication can be taken for varicocele?

Doctor's answer:

Non-surgical treatment: For mild varicocele or those accompanied by neurasthenia, report the scrotum, apply cold compresses, etc.
Surgical treatment: For severe varicocele, patients with sperm count continuously below 20 million for three times or testicular atrophy, where the varicose veins disappear when lying flat, the inguinal internal spermatic vein ligation can be performed.
For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely symptomatic treatment and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.

📌 Related Posts