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 found in the same patient, but 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 lump-like objects in the scrotum. Varicocele can lead to an increase in testicular temperature, a decline in sperm production, and a lower count and motility in semen tests. This can affect future marital life and fertility.
The biggest difference between varicocele and prostatitis lies in their different causes and symptoms.