Patient's question:
In mid-June, a routine semen analysis revealed very low sperm motility. Later tests showed varicocele and prostatitis.Doctor's answer:
These two diseases are not causally related to each other, and their causes and symptoms differ significantly. They are often present in the same patient, and there is a sequence in their treatment. Varicocele and prostatitis are two different diseases, and we need to understand them separately.We know that varicocele is a condition affecting the spermatic veins, with the main symptom being a difference in the horizontal position of the testicles on both sides. On the surface of the scrotum, dilated veins can be seen, appearing like worms. Some patients can feel cord-like or mass-like objects in the scrotum. Varicocele can lead to an increase in testicular temperature, a decline in sperm production, a low count in semen analysis, and reduced motility. This may affect future marital life and fertility.
The biggest difference between varicocele and prostatitis lies in their different causes and symptom manifestations.