Patient's question:
I have been married to my husband for two years and we have never had children. Recently, we want to have a child, but my husband says he has been experiencing pain in his lower abdomen. After a thorough examination at the hospital, it was found that he has bilateral varicocele with a size of 3mm. Could you please tell me if this condition will affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
This has varicocele, which is a type of vascular inflammation. Varicocele occurs when blood accumulates in the spermatic veins, leading to an increase in temperature within the scrotum, which can affect sperm production. If it is mild, it does not affect fertility, but if it is severe, it may lead to some complications. Generally, medication can be used for treatment, and in severe cases, surgery may be required to perform high ligation. Varicocele can be relieved, but the treatment process is usually slow, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, it is essential to actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, use medication appropriately, and also adopt a healthy lifestyle and proper diet during the treatment period. We hope that male patients can recover quickly!