Patient's question:
It's been almost two years since getting married, and our sex life is normal. We haven't used any contraception, but we haven't been able to get pregnant. When I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up, the doctor said I have varicocele. I don't have any symptoms myself, so why did I get this condition? What should I do now for treatment? Is there a way to cure it?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease in young and middle-aged men. It is a pathological phenomenon where the pampiniform plexus of the spermatic cord becomes dilated, tortuous, and elongated due to various reasons causing impaired venous drainage. For mild varicocele, treatment may include scrotal elevation and cold compresses. For more severe varicocele, minimally invasive high ligation of the spermatic vein can be performed. It is recommended to seek follow-up treatment at a regular and professional hospital. For patients with varicocele, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications, while delayed treatment may affect fertility.