Patient's question:
How is varicocele treated? What causes it? Will it affect pregnancy? My testicles are uncomfortable, but my sex life is normal. I also have sex, but my wife will never get pregnant. At first, I was too embarrassed to get a thorough check-up. Later, my wife got a check-up and it was normal, but when I got checked, it was said to be varicocele. I want to know what the cause is and how it should be treated.Doctor's answer:
More common in young and middle-aged adults. High incidence of left varicocele. Those without symptoms or with mild symptoms can wear elastic pants or use a scrotal support band. Men with severe symptoms and infertility due to varicocele accompanied by sperm abnormalities should undergo surgical treatment. Varicocele can be stabilized, but the treatment cycle is generally long, and it is prone to recurrence after treatment. Therefore, medication should be used symptomatically during treatment, and it is also recommended to develop good lifestyle habits and maintain a proper diet during the treatment period.