Patient's question:
I am from the village, and in our area, divorces tend to happen relatively early. I got divorced from my husband seven years ago, and we have never had children. Later, I heard from a friend of my husband that he actually suffers from varicocele, which means he will never be able to have children. I am wondering what methods are available to help with the treatment of varicocele.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is caused by the long course of the spermatic vein, which experiences the greatest pressure, as well as venous valve scars or incompetence. Clinical symptoms include swelling or a sensation of heaviness in the affected scrotal area, which often improves after exertion or prolonged standing, and decreases after lying down to rest. It can lead to testicular atrophy, affect normal sperm growth, and impact fertility. Surgical treatment is generally adopted, and microsurgical varicocelectomy is the most common and effective method for primary varicocele. The earlier the surgery is performed, the better the outcome. Therefore, it is recommended to undergo surgery as early as possible.