Patient's question:
Recently, I've been experiencing intermittent discomfort and a heavy, distended feeling in my groin for the past three months. Sometimes it aches, but the symptoms don't last long—appearing again every ten days or so. Recently, the symptoms have become more pronounced and haven't gone away. I went to the county hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it was varicocele. An ultrasound confirmed it. I feel so miserable and desperate—I'm not even married yet! The doctor said it wasn't serious and didn't need attention, suggesting surgery after having children and advising me to rest more in the meantime. I then went to a city hospital, and the doctor also said it wasn't serious and didn't recommend any treatment. But how can I possibly ignore it? I'm very worried—what should I do?Doctor's answer:
Varicocele is caused by obstructed blood in the spermatic veins, blood reflux, or incomplete venous valve function, leading to the expansion and thickening of the pampiniform plexus. If you are genuinely concerned about this condition, you can have a routine semen analysis to assess the quality of your semen. If there are no issues, treatment may not be necessary. In the meantime, focus on maintaining good personal habits, wearing loose underwear, staying active, avoiding prolonged sitting, keeping a regular sleep schedule, and reducing overtime work, as well as cutting down on smoking and alcohol. If the semen quality is abnormal, then consider treatment.