Patient's question:
How to treat varicoceleDoctor's answer:
The treatment of varicocele has two methods: conservative and surgical. Since it is caused by venous valve developmental abnormalities, medication is ineffective. Taking medication is not a viable treatment option. Conservative treatment can involve wearing elastic stockings or using a scrotal support band, which is suitable for those with milder symptoms. However, these methods require long-term use and can be uncomfortable, and varicocele can affect fertility, so surgery is often the better choice. Nowadays, laparoscopic surgery is available, which has minimal trauma and a quick recovery. Varicocele can be alleviated, but the treatment period is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment!