Testicular varicose veins are generally referred to as varicose veins of the spermatic cord, which can usually be cured, but have the potential to recur.
Varicocele is a localized venous tortuosity and dilatation of the spermatic cord’s trailing vascular plexus due to blood stagnation caused by various reasons. Under normal circumstances, the patient has no obvious symptoms, but if there are symptoms, the scrotum can be heavy and swelling, and may have scrotal pain or hidden pain, pain sometimes to the same side of the groin and perineum radiation.
Asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients with normal semen test results may find relief through the use of scrotal braces or tight underwear.
Those with more severe conditions and other uncomfortable symptoms such as sperm abnormalities can be treated with medications (e.g., sodium heptasaponin, diosmin, clomiphene, etc.) and surgery (e.g., spermatic vein ligation, high ligation of the internal spermatic vein, etc.).
Under normal circumstances, varicocele can be cured, but there is a certain possibility of recurrence. Patients are advised to visit the hospital in time and actively cooperate with the doctor for treatment as a way to improve symptoms and fertility.