It turns out that these symptoms are what cause varicocele!

Varicose veins trouble many young men today. It is one of the main causes of male infertility. What are the symptoms of this disease? Let's take a look with the editor below!

What are the symptoms of male varicocele?

1. Scrotal swelling

Swollen blood vessels resembling earthworms can be felt or seen in the scrotum, which are called "worms in a bag" in the medical profession. The affected scrotum or testicle has a swollen feeling or pain. The scrotum is swollen, and the scrotum and testicle on the affected side are lower than the healthy side when standing. The surface of the scrotum is visibly dilated and tortuous veins, and there is a soft mass resembling an earthworm when touched. The symptoms are more obvious when standing for a long time or exerting force on the abdomen. Lying flat can alleviate or eliminate the symptoms. Sitting for a long time will cause the local temperature of the spermatic cord to rise and cause bloating and pain.

2. Local tumor Retroperitoneal tumor

Local lesions such as kidney tumors are one of the early signs of varicocele. The lesions can easily compress the internal spermatic vein, causing primary or secondary varicocele. The symptoms of primary varicocele can disappear on their own when patients lie flat, while the symptoms of secondary varicocele usually do not disappear when patients lie flat, and even if they do disappear, it will be gradual and slow.

3. Testicular atrophy

Testicular atrophy is an early sign of varicocele and one of the main causes of sperm dysfunction, which in turn leads to male infertility.

4. Decreased libido

Decreased libido is a common symptom of patients with varicocele. Patients may experience decreased sexual pleasure, dyspareunia, erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, impotence and other sexual dysfunction symptoms, which may lead to male infertility.

5. Swelling and dull pain in the scrotum and testicles

Swelling and dull pain in the scrotal testicular area is a typical early symptom of patients with varicocele. This local discomfort will radiate to the perineum, groin, waist, etc. on the same side. The symptoms will worsen after fatigue or long-term walking. It is a characteristic manifestation of the disease and can be distinguished from other diseases.

Warm reminder: Patients with mild varicocele generally have no conscious symptoms. In slightly more severe cases, the scrotum may be slightly swollen, and there is a feeling of scrotal sagging or falling when standing, which disappears when lying flat. When you find these symptoms, you should go to a regular medical institution for examination and treatment in time. The best treatment for varicocele at present should be microsurgical low varicocelectomy.