Patient's question:
What methods can be used to treat a 23-year-old male with left varicocele? Is there a possibility of conception besides this?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a disease caused by venous reflux due to damage to the pampiniform plexus valves, leading to dilatation of the veins in the spermatic cord. Therefore, varicocele requires a thorough medical examination to understand the degree of varicosity, and surgery may be necessary to perform high ligation if needed. There is a possibility that it may affect sperm quality. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the disease. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should seek timely treatment according to their symptoms and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.