Patient's question:
I met my wife not long ago and we started living together. We never breastfed, and my wife never got pregnant. We always thought it was due to her irregular menstrual cycle, so we treated it for a long time. Later, after a thorough examination of the semen, we found some dead sperm and then had an ultrasound, which revealed varicocele. What are the causes of infertility caused by varicocele?Doctor's answer:
Hello, the main reasons for male infertility caused by varicocele are:1. The average testicular temperature is lower than normal.
2. Increased pressure in the spermatic vein, blood stasis, affecting testicular metabolism.
3. Hypoxia in the local testicular environment due to venous blood reflux obstruction, altering sperm growth conditions.
4. Toxic substances in the reversed blood flow of the spermatic veins can impair testicular spermatogenesis.
5. Testicular excretory cells are inhibited, leading to increased testosterone excretion.
6. The left and right testicular venous plexuses are interconnected. Therefore, varicocele on one side often affects both testicles.
In addition to timely medical treatment, patients with andrological conditions should also maintain a proper diet and ensure adequate nutrient absorption in daily life.