Post Date December, 02 2023
Varicocele is one of the most common male diseases among male friends. According to male experts in Guangzhou, the incidence of varicocele in men is about 15%, especially among young people aged 20-30.
Experts say that once the blood flow from the spermatic veins is not good, it can cause the venous plexus in the testicle to tangle together, causing the temperature inside the testicle to rise. This series of changes can harm sperm health, leading to abnormalities in semen, decreased sperm count, and decreased sperm motility.
When it comes to infertility, many male friends may first think of the reason for oligospermia and azoospermia, and easily overlook varicocele. According to experts from Guangzhou Andrology Hospital, the incidence of this disease among ordinary people is about 15%, and it is the most common among young people aged 20-30. Because when young friends often use upright posture, the venous blood in the spermatic cord has to overcome gravity and flow upward. "If there is an abnormality in the venous valve within the spermatic cord, it can prevent normal blood flow and accumulate in the scrotum.". Because young people have frequent sexual activity, causing frequent scrotal congestion, it is extremely prone to the phenomenon of varicocele.
"In 40% of infertile men with varicocele, if the blood flow from the spermatic veins is not good, the venous plexus in the testicle will tangle together, leading to an increase in temperature in the testicle, which naturally endangers sperm.". This is also the reason for abnormal semen, decreased sperm count, and decreased sperm motility. According to relevant data, nearly four adults in male infertile patients have varicocele.
What are the symptoms of varicocele? When a man suffers from varicocele and is in a standing state, the scrotum will expand, feel heavy and bloated, and even experience pain and discomfort. It may radiate down the abdomen, groin, or thigh. The general symptoms are mild when getting up in the morning, worsened when standing and walking, and relieved after lying flat and resting. The clinical symptoms may not be consistent with the degree of varicocele, as some patients have severe varicocele but do not have any symptoms; "Some patients have a mild degree of varicosity, but they have severe scrotal sagging pain, and even symptoms such as insomnia, loss of appetite, and dizziness.".
Experts remind that when male friends accidentally develop varicocele, they should maintain a high degree of attention, and the key is to go to a regular hospital for examination and active treatment.
