Patient's question:
Dear Expert,Hello:
I am 31 years old and have been married for 2 years. My sexual life is normal, but 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 and have never had it treated. I have two brothers, and my older brother already has a child. On December 9, I went to the hospital for a checkup. The doctor diagnosed me with left varicocele and performed 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 significant problems 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.