Patient's question:
I recently had varicocele surgery and took some time to rest. After that, the doctor said I had recovered, but last night when I had sex with my wife, I found it difficult to get an erection. I want to know what causes difficulty in getting an erection after varicocele surgery?Doctor's answer:
This is a normal situation. After surgery, due to the pain of the incision, it may reflexively cause the penis to be unable to erect. After varicocele surgery, it takes about 3 to 6 months for the incision to fully heal, and the erectile function of the penis will then return to normal. If erectile difficulties reappear, further careful examination and diagnosis are needed to determine if other conditions are causing it, such as recurrent inflammation of the corpus cavernosum, urethritis, cystitis, etc. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take medication according to their symptoms and maintain a regular lifestyle in daily life, avoiding prolonged sitting. Wishing you a speedy recovery.