Patient's question:
Dear Expert,Hello,
I am 31 years old, married for 2 years, and have a normal sex life. However, my wife has not been able to conceive. Neither I nor my family have any genetic diseases, infectious diseases, or other serious illnesses. I have had a hernia since childhood but have never treated it. I have two brothers, and my older brother already has a child. On December 9, I went to the hospital for a checkup, and the doctor diagnosed me with left varicocele and conducted a routine semen analysis. The results were as follows:
Semen volume: 1.0 ml;
pH value: 7.4;
Viscosity: Normal;
Odor: Normal;
Liquefaction: Liquefied;
Liquefaction time: 25 minutes;
Doctor's answer:
Hello, mild varicocele usually doesn't pose a significant problem and surgery is not necessary. Conservative treatment is sufficient, and it will not affect fertility. However, medication can only alleviate symptoms and does not provide a cure, so if you have symptoms, you can take medication. If there are no symptoms, medication is not necessary. Severe varicocele may require surgery, and surgery is the only treatment method. It is recommended that you get a semen analysis to determine if there is any impact on semen quality. Avoid prolonged coughing or constipation in daily life.