Patient's question:
Approximately for nearly 2 years, I have been feeling a slight swelling and discomfort in the lower abdomen. I have undergone an ultrasound at PetroChina Pipeline Bureau General Hospital and a color Doppler ultrasound at my company's hospital. The results confirmed that it was left varicocele.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele with no obvious symptoms and in those who are trying to conceive generally does not require surgical treatment. Non-surgical methods include wearing tight-fitting underwear and careful observation. If the varicocele is of degree 2 or higher, early surgical treatment is necessary. In your case, it is recommended to first have a thorough examination of your semen. If the semen analysis is normal, you can adopt the aforementioned strict treatment. If the quality of your semen is impaired and the varicocele is of degree 2 or higher, surgical treatment is the best option. Generally, surgery does not require hospitalization, and recovery is usually complete within about one month.