Patient's question:
Can varicocele cause infertility?Doctor's answer:
If it's not severe, it doesn't significantly affect semen quality, and pregnancy can still occur. If varicocele is severe, it may lead to weak sperm or azoospermia again, which could interfere with pregnancy. If the couple plans to have a child but hasn't become pregnant within a year, both partners should go to a formal prenatal center for further and thorough examination. If the diagnosis is varicocele affecting pregnancy, surgical treatment in the urology department can be considered.