Patient's question:
What should I do about mild varicocele? I don't know if it's caused by frequent sexual activity. When I was in school, I had very frequent sexual activity, almost every day. Later, after training, it gradually decreased. Now, I've been married for over a year and haven't had sexual activity at all, but I definitely won't get pregnant. Then, I and my wife went to the hospital for a comprehensive and thorough examination. The doctor said I have mild varicocele. What should I do? Will this affect fertility? Will it affect sexual life? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele has multiple different causes. The clinical symptoms diagnosed in patients generally include a sense of heaviness and pain in the scrotum after prolonged standing, which can sometimes radiate to the contralateral lower abdomen or inner thigh. This symptom disappears after lying down. If not treated in a timely manner, it can interfere with fertility and may lead to symptoms such as mental distress, anxiety, neurasthenia, general fatigue, and impotence. Severe varicocele can cause atrophy of the testicle on the affected side. The condition of varicocele tends to recur, requiring long-term medication for maintenance. Additionally, for male patients, it is important to seek diagnosis at professional and reputable hospitals and consider treatment based on the results of thorough examinations.