Quando la varicocele è da operare?
Quando la varicocele è da operare?
Quando si deve operare il varicocele? Se non sono presenti sintomi particolari come atrofia del testicolo o riduzione di quantità e qualità dello sperma allo spermiogramma o segni di ipogonadismo o ipoandrogenismo, nella maggior parte dei casi il varicocele non richiede un trattamento, né chirurgico né farmacologico.
How common is varicocele in males?
- Varicocele, an enlargement of the veins within the scrotum, is not unlike the varicose veins that appear in the legs. It occurs in about one in six males, but unlike varicose veins in the legs, it is more common in younger males, ages 15-25.
Can varicocele cause infertility problems?
- Like the leg version, varicocele is usually harmless, but not always – it can be associated with infertility problems by contributing to low sperm production and decreased sperm quality. While approximately 15 percent of men have a varicocele, among men evaluated for infertility, about 40 percent have a varicocele in at least one testicle.
What are the treatment options for varicocele?
- Surgical treatment of the varicocele usually involves tying off the affected vein to redirect the blood flow toward normal veins. Surgery can be open or laparoscopic, and is done on an outpatient basis.
What are varicoceles of the scrotum?
- Varicoceles are when the pampiniform plexus veins in the scrotum become enlarged. These veins are like varicose veins (twisted, swollen veins, found in the leg.) Varicoceles form during puberty. They can grow larger and you may notice them more over time. Varicoceles are more common on the left side of the scrotum.
