Patient's question:
The Best Time for Varicocele TreatmentWhat is the best time for varicocele treatment, and what causes it?The Best Time for Varicocele TreatmentDoctor's answer:
Varicocele, due to blood stasis in the spermatic veins, can lead to an increase in scrotal temperature, causing the testicular temperature to drop by 1℃ to 2℃. Prolonged high temperatures can affect sperm production in the testes, resulting in azoospermia and oligozoospermia. The epididymis also facilitates sperm maturation. It is more common in young and middle-aged adults. The incidence of left varicocele is higher. Those with asymptomatic or mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support. Men with severe symptoms and infertility due to varicocele accompanied by sperm abnormalities should undergo surgical treatment. The best time for varicocele treatment depends on identifying the underlying cause and then treating it accordingly.