Patient's question:
I want to know how to treat varicocele, what are the better treatment methods?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is the expansion, tortuosity, and elongation of the pampiniform plexus of veins in the spermatic cord, with an incidence rate of 10%-15%. It is more common in young adults and is primarily characterized by scrotal swelling and a sensation of heaviness or dragging when standing for a long time, walking excessively, or engaging in heavy physical labor.1: If asymptomatic and does not interfere with fertility, no treatment may be necessary, or elastic stockings or scrotal support can be used.
2: If symptomatic and affects fertility, surgical treatment is feasible (the surgical principle involves high ligation or division of the internal spermatic vein at the inguinal canal). Varicocele tends to recur easily, requiring long-term medication for maintenance.