Patient's question:
What should I do about varicocele on the left side? Why does this condition occur? The doctor performed a detailed ultrasound examination and said that I have varicocele on the left side, which requires treatment. However, I don't know what to do next. I would like to ask the doctor if this condition is serious, whether it can be treated, and whether I can still get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
This condition often recurs on the left side, but bilateral occurrence is not uncommon, accounting for approximately 20%. Varicocele can be accompanied by testicular atrophy and impaired sperm development, leading to male infertility. Varicocele can be stabilized, but the treatment process is generally slow, and the condition tends to recur after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment, and patients should maintain a light diet, avoid foods, and refrain from smoking and drinking beer.