Patient's question:
At 19, one testicle is larger than the other. After a thorough examination, it was found that there is a Grade II varicocele on the left side, and the testicle is small. It is not the varicocele that interferes with the growth and development of the testicle.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is caused by the accumulation of blood in the spermatic veins, leading to the expansion, tortuosity, and elongation of the venous plexus. It is classified into mild, moderate, and severe degrees, with degree 2 being equivalent to moderate. Severe cases can interfere with fertility. Medication is not very effective for varicocele, so you should go to the hospital for a follow-up check-up in the urology and obstetrics department, undergo inpatient treatment, actively prepare for surgery, schedule the operation, and perform varicocele ligation. The earlier treatment is initiated, the better. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the incidence of the condition, whereas delayed treatment can affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take timely and appropriate medication and maintain a regular lifestyle in daily life to avoid prolonged sitting.