Patient's question:
How is varicocele treated, and what causes it? I've been married for over a year and have never used contraception, and I've always been absolutely certain I wouldn't get pregnant. It wasn't until I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up that I found out my husband has varicocele. So I want to know what's going on—how did he get this condition? Can it be treated? Can we still get pregnant?Doctor's answer:
The pampiniform plexus of spermatic veins extends, bends, and shortens, which is called varicocele, one of the common diseases in men. The treatment methods are as follows: For those without symptoms or with mild symptoms, elastic pants or scrotal supports can be worn; for men with severe symptoms and infertility caused by varicocele accompanied by abnormal sperm, surgical treatment should be performed. The condition of varicocele is prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, for male patients, it is necessary to seek medical treatment immediately at a professional and reputable hospital, and treatment should be considered based on the results of a thorough examination.