Introduction: When it comes to varicocele, you may be unfamiliar, but for male infertility, you may not be unfamiliar. Varicocele is one of the common causes of male infertility in clinical practice. If an adult male suffers from varicocele, it is highly likely that they will develop infertility, making it difficult to achieve fertility goals and can be considered a cold killer of male infertility.
How does varicocele cause male infertility?
Varicocele refers to the coiled dilation of the veins in the spermatic cord due to obstruction of reflux. It is a common disease in young adults, which refers to the vasodilation, tortuosity and lengthening of the spermatic cord tendril plexus (venous plexus) caused by blood stasis of the spermatic vein. The incidence rate is 10-15% for men, and 15-20% for male infertility. This disease often occurs on the left side, but it is not uncommon for bilateral cases to occur, up to about 20%. Varicocele can be accompanied by testicular atrophy and impaired sperm production, leading to male infertility. Varicocele can also be caused by kidney tumors or other retroperitoneal tumors. Varicocele caused by compression is called symptomatic or secondary varicocele.
Some patients with varicocele may not feel uncomfortable at all, and in clinical practice, many are diagnosed with varicocele after seeking treatment for infertility. Experts remind male friends to actively treat varicocele and avoid infertility.
Who is prone to varicocele?
Many professions such as drivers and teachers require male friends to sit or stand frequently, but the work that requires standing or sitting for a long time is very detrimental to male health. Why on earth is this?
If men sit or stand for a long time, they will have the feeling: "It feels like a lot of small insects have entered the man's scrotum. At first, the feeling is not obvious, but when standing, the varicocele can be seen or touched in the area of the spermatic cord, the stomach can be bulged hard, abdominal pressure can be added, and even more severe varicose veins can be seen, but as long as you rest flat, it can be alleviated clinically, It is often heard that male patients seek help from doctors with the above troubles.
The occurrence of varicose veins is often not only in the lower limbs of the human body, but also in the scrotum of males. For males who sit or stand for too long, this problem is most likely to occur. According to statistics, about 10% of men aged 30-40 are more likely to develop this condition, with male teachers, salespeople, and service providers characterized by prolonged standing being the most common.
In fact, there is a certain reason. When male friends stand or sit for a long time, their scrotum is easily blocked, resulting in abnormal swelling, that is, testicular venous blood blood does not return well and remains in the blood vessels. Over time, patients may experience soreness in the testicles, inner thighs, groin, and lower back, as well as symptoms such as testicular softening and reduced volume. In severe cases, protruding blood vessels can be seen from the appearance, seriously affecting male fertility.
Men can undergo tests while taking a shower to see if their testicles are symmetrical. Is there an earthworm or noodle like protrusion in the scrotum. If you have symptoms of soreness, seek medical attention immediately. Usually, mild symptoms can be treated conservatively, such as applying cold compress to the scrotum, wearing a scrotal brace to lift the testicles and improve blood circulation, or administering medication. For severe cases, venous ligation surgery can be considered, and about 40% of patients can improve their infertility symptoms after surgery.
In fact, there are many factors that can cause male infertility due to varicocele, not just sitting or standing for a long time, such as wearing tight jeans frequently, riding a racing motorcycle, and so on! Those male friends who want to have children should pay more attention to the news and common sense of male infertility, and not let themselves fall into such difficulties!