Patient's question:
I have been trying to conceive with my wife for 34 years, but she is still not pregnant. One day, I had a thorough sperm check-up at the hospital and found that I have azoospermia. Can varicocele cause azoospermia?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele can have a certain impact on a man's sperm production ability, leading to repeated occurrences of oligospermia, but it is generally never the cause of azoospermia. Men with azoospermia should be checked to see if they have repeatedly experienced vas deferens obstruction. If these men can have their vas deferens unblocked, it can increase the likelihood of azoospermia recurring. Severe varicocele can affect normal testicular function and impair sperm production. Currently, the best method for treating varicocele is minimally invasive surgery.