Patient's question:
Recently, there has been a feeling of scrotal heaviness and fullness, which only started in the past month. Previously, I didn't feel this way.Doctor's answer:
Varicocele diagnosis is confirmed, currently experiencing a sense of heaviness and fullness.Varicocele is a common male condition. When varicocele is severe, it can cause a sense of heaviness and fullness in the scrotum. Additionally, due to the reduced heat dissipation function in the scrotum caused by varicocele, the sperm production function of the testes, which are adapted to low temperatures, may decline, leading to asthenozoospermia or oligozoospermia and affecting fertility. Therefore, the indications for surgery include:
1. Infertility after marriage, with abnormal semen analysis.
2. Pain or discomfort in the groin and scrotum.
Go to the urology department for examination:
1. If the sperm is not affected and you have no symptoms, an ultrasound can be performed to check for kidney abnormalities. If there are none, no treatment is needed.
2. If infertility occurs after marriage and semen quality is poor, varicocelectomy (high ligation) can be performed.
3. If there is only discomfort or pain, oral medication (e.g., "Buyi Ling") can be taken. If there is no improvement, surgical treatment is recommended.
Surgery can be performed using varicocelectomy (open or laparoscopic).
Wishing you a speedy recovery!