Patient's question:
What is bilateral varicocele? Should surgery be performed?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele, caused by poor venous drainage, leads to excessive temperature in the scrotum and fluid accumulation in the testicular tissue, which can result in swelling or defects in the head or body of sperm. If not treated promptly, it can directly cause infertility; in severe cases, it may even interfere with sexual function. Western medicine primarily treats varicocele through high ligation of the spermatic vein. However, surgical treatment only addresses the varicocele factor, with a success rate of only 50% for fertility issues. Moreover, surgery only treats the symptoms, not the root cause, and the likelihood of recurrence is high. It is recommended that you carefully consider your treatment options.