Varicocele treatment and therapy
Varicocele is a fairly common disease on males of all ages. It can appear in teenagers and young adults, but it is frequently diagnosed in late adulthood. This is frequently due to males often going to a urologist for the first time in later adulthood. It is hard for people to notice varicocele for themselves in many cases. This is often because a very considerable portion of varicocele cases do not present pain, discomfort or any noticeable sensation for people to become alert and go to their doctor during early stages. Also, varicocele is hard to notice by people other than the patient,
especially in its early stages.
What is varicocele?
Varicocele is an abnormal enlargement of the testicular veins that are located in the scrotum. Some people describe it as a varicose vein in the veins that surround the affected testicle. This is, in layman terms, basically what it is. These enlarged veins are the ones that function as heat reducers on the testicles. Their functions include pumping blood out of the testicle area to maintain testicles at a temperature at least half a Celsius degree below body temperature. This is crucial for sperm health because it needs to be cold to be fertile. Sperm mobility and general health depend on low temperature, among other factors.
What are some other known facts about varicocele?
Varicocele incidence in males increases with age.
Varicocele is known to worsen as time passes if it is not treated.
Varicocele has been diagnosed in 15000 out of every 100000 male patients worldwide.
There is more incidence of varicocele in adolescence. Teenagers tend to be diagnosed more with this affection than older males, such as 40 or 50 years old.
What are some known risks of varicocele?
The main problem with varicocele is that it can impair fertility in men. This occurs when the affection is so big that the heat reduction properties of the veins are impaired due to excessive swallowing of one or many veins affected. These can become congested and not function as expected, preventing heat from escaping from the testicle area.
Another way in which varicocele can impair male fertility is that it can increase free radicals in sperm and semen. These can reduce sperm count. It is also known that varicocele can cause DNA damage to sperm cells and this can reduce overall fertility in the men affected.
Is there any possible varicocele treatment?
From the perspective of traditional medicine, a varicocele can only be treated via surgery. It is recommended however that this is performed during adolescence or as early as possible to prevent complications. Unfortunately, as previously said, varicocele is mostly diagnosed after adolescence or in later stages of adulthood. At later stages of adulthood, it is not recommended to have surgery performed because it can lead to complications and not benefit fertility enough to make the surgical intervention worth the time and well-being of the patient.
Are there any other options besides surgery?
Yes, there are, however, some varicocele treatment available that do not necessarily require surgery. They are not widely known, and some people have no idea they exist.
Which one is a known varicocele treatment?
This treatment can consist of a mix of various herbs that are part of Chinese Traditional Medicine and can have different benefits that can make most people skip surgery at all. It should be noted, however, that each case is different and patients need to become aware which option is better for them, advantages and disadvantages need to be considered before making a decision.
What are some of the advantages of the natural treatment?
It is said to help reduce the swelling of the veins or making it disappear altogether. The obvious advantage of not having to make your body endure surgery and face the hardships of recovery afterward.
It is said to boost sex drive, which can be helpful to conceive.
It is said to improve healthy blood flow in the testicular veins.
It is said to help produce healthier sperm in general.
Whichever decision you make, remember that each case of varicocele is different and you must ask the experts for advice first before making this important decision.
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