Patient's question:
How is varicocele treated? I want to know what causes varicocele, why does this condition occur, and what should be done? I haven't had a thorough examination before, and recently my wife hasn't been able to get pregnant either. Moreover, my testicles have been a bit painful for a few days. After the examination, it turned out to be varicocele. What should I do? What is the cause? Can it be treated? The kind of help I need: How is varicocele treated?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is a common disease among young and middle-aged men, most of whom experience localized discomfort and a heavy sensation. The pain can radiate to the lower abdomen, groin, and waist. Symptoms may alleviate after exercise or physical exertion, and they can be reduced or relieved after rest or lying flat. Varicocele is one of the most common scrotal masses in young people and is also a significant cause of male infertility. In patients with varicocele, sperm count increases, which interferes with conception. After surgical treatment, fertility can be fully restored.