The Link Between Varicocele and Male Infertility
Varicocele is one of the correctable causes of male infertility. Not every varicocele needs surgery; the decision is individual.
Varicocele is the enlargement of the testicular veins and stands out as one of the correctable causes of male infertility. It can adversely affect sperm production and quality.
Does every varicocele need surgery?
No. The decision depends on sperm values, the grade of varicocele, any accompanying pain and the couple's situation. Varicoceles that cause no symptoms and do not affect sperm values can be monitored.
The role of the microsurgical approach
When surgery is needed, microsurgical varicocelectomy is based on preserving the artery and lymphatic channels under an operating microscope. This approach aims to reduce recurrence and complication risk. In well-selected cases, improvement in sperm parameters may be seen.
The couple should be evaluated together
Infertility is often not due to a single cause. The most accurate result comes from evaluating the couple together and from the start.