Patient's question:
Hello, I have varicocele. It's usually not noticeable, but it reappears after ejaculation or after standing for a long time. I want to ask if this can affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
Hello: Varicocele is the retention of blood in the spermatic veins, causing the pampiniform plexus to expand, twist, and lengthen. It is more common in young and middle-aged men and is often recurrent on the left side. When the inflammation is mild, there are no discomfort symptoms. The main symptoms are a sensation of heaviness and pain in the scrotum during prolonged standing, walking, or heavy physical labor. The symptoms usually subside after rest or lying down. Your symptoms are relatively mild and generally do not affect fertility. However, if treatment is not implemented in a timely manner, it may affect fertility. Therefore, you need to actively pursue treatment.