Patient's question:
Prolonged sexual intercourse. Recently, I've been feeling a heavy and swollen sensation in my left testicle. When standing, I can feel the veins inside my left testicle are quite prominent and slightly twisted. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and the doctor palpated it and said it was varicocele, but they just prescribed some medication for me. However, it's been over a week now, and it hasn't improved. I want to know how serious this is? Can quitting sexual intercourse cure it? How should it be treated?Doctor's answer:
Hypothesis of the problem: If medication is ineffective for varicocele, surgical treatment should be considered. Minimally invasive surgery is a common clinical diagnosis. Untreated or prolonged non-healing varicocele can affect fertility. It is recommended that you visit a regular hospital for follow-up treatment and receive symptomatic treatment under the guidance of experts. Avoid alcohol, wine, and spicy foods. The testicles can be stabilized, but the treatment cycle is generally long, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay attention to personal hygiene.