Patient's question:
Sometimes there is a feeling of swelling but no pain. When I went to the hospital for an ultrasound, it was said that there were tortuous tubular structures without echoes at the base of both scrotums and above the testicles, with the widest part being about 0.42 cm. PW showed venous filling. What kind of assistance is needed: The doctor said that surgery is the only option. Is there really no other way? I am still young, and it is said that even if surgery is performed, it may not be successful. If successful, the quality of semen may also decline? If surgery is not performed, it does not necessarily mean infertility, right? Is there any conservative treatment available? I really don't want to have surgery.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele generally does not cause obvious discomfort, but it may lead to a sense of heaviness or fullness and visible varicose veins in the affected area.Advice: Varicocele can lower testicular temperature, affecting sperm vitality and potentially causing infertility. Medication is often ineffective, making surgical treatment the best option currently. Varicocele can be relieved, but the treatment process is usually slow, and the condition is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during treatment. Additionally, patients should avoid prolonged sitting or riding and pay close attention to personal hygiene. We hope male patients can recover quickly!