Patient's question:
Sometimes it hurts, it was said before that it was epididymitis, now it's checked again, this is what it should be, what should be doneDoctor's answer:
Varicocele (VC) is a vascular inflammation referring to the abnormal dilatation, elongation, and tortuosity of the pampiniform plexus within the spermatic cord. It can lead to pain and discomfort as well as progressive testicular dysfunction, making it one of the common causes of male infertility. Due to its association with scrotal pain and discomfort, infertility, and testicular atrophy, it has garnered significant attention. It is a prevalent urogenital disorder in men, most commonly occurring in young and middle-aged adults. The incidence rate among the general male population is 10%–15%, and it accounts for 19%–41% of male infertility cases. Varicocele is a vascular disorder of spermatogenesis caused by the dilatation of the spermatic veins surrounding the spermatic cord and the pampiniform plexus.