Patient's question:
Does varicocele cause premature ejaculation? Recently, a few times when I started having sex with my wife, I found that I lost my erection within a few minutes. My wife's look was full of sarcasm, saying that next time when we start having sex, she would cook a pack of instant noodles, saying that when I'm done, the noodles would be ready too.Doctor's answer:
Most varicoceles in males are caused by congenital abnormalities in blood vessel development and growth. In severe cases, they can affect sperm quality and impair male fertility. Generally, they do not lead to premature ejaculation. Most cases of male premature ejaculation are triggered by excessive sensitivity of the glans and emotional tension. Patients can reduce glans sensitivity through methods such as alternating hot and cold compresses, massage, and taking oral Chinese herbal medicine for tonifying the kidneys and astringing essence for overall conditioning.