Varicocele, the consequences of which may be severe, it is characterized by varicose veins testicle can flow smoothly and without symptoms.
The pathology is diagnosed in men of all ages (children up to 10 years - 1% in middle-aged men - up to 20% of cases, the elderly - up to 77%). Often at the same time it revealed the expansion of scrotal veins.
physiological effects
As a result, stagnant processes occurring in the blood vessels testicular thereto receives less oxygen increases the temperature of the scrotum.
First, edema and marked increase in the size of the affected testicle is gradually decreased and atrophies (due to lack of oxygen die tissue).
Men interested in what would happen if left untreated varicocele. As a result, may develop other diseases. The main consequences are:
- Hydrocele (serous content accumulates in the scrotum, causing it to increase, change in shape).
- Prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate arises provided varicocele 2-sided).
- Orchitis (accompanied by the production of antibodies to the sex cells, pathology leads to infertility, a precipitating factor in the development stage III varicocele).
- It becomes greater than the inactive sperm, the probability of conception decreases.
- Varicose veins of the testicles in men increases the risk of malignancies (especially when there are other annoyances).
Less common option is varicocele right, which is harmful to the right kidney (can lead to compression of the inferior vena cava).
Given how dangerous a varicocele and its consequences, it is necessary at the first sign of pathology refer to the urologist.
Infertility
Without timely treatment of varicocele is dangerous because suffer reproductive function. As the temperature increases in the testes not only reduced sperm count but also their quality deteriorates.
While ignoring the disease can develop complications associated with pathologies of the urogenital organs. However, when resistant to the negative impact of the disease is not sperm leads to infertility.
erectile function
Pathology has dangerous consequences for life, sometimes men are not even aware that they are suffering from such a disease. If you do not pay attention to the disease in its advanced form pathology threatens the development of infertility and impotence.
There is a misconception that the negative effect of varicocele on erections. Pathology increasingly negative impact on reproductive function. Erectile function affects poor circulation.
As a result, venous stasis broken free blood flow to the penis and testicles, which leads to the complete or partial absence of erection.
The danger often lies in the patient's pathology concerns, the appearance of their genitals, lack of faith in the possibility of recovery.
Varicose testes in males can cause pain, which has a negative influence on the excitation process. The disease has a negative impact on the production of testosterone. This further enhances the problems associated with sexual desire and potency.
testosterone occurs in the testes and the adrenal cortex. When expanding the lumen of a vein in the body it enters the blood from the adrenal gland. Because of this there is an increased testosterone production and testicular hormone decreases. However, synthesis of sperm decreases.
If these processes will occur for a long time, the functioning of the testes is disrupted and it will be difficult to restore. Due to the lack of testosterone feel worse, lost libido, weakened potency.
postoperative complications
Varicose veins of the testicle in men treated with several types of surgery:
- open;
- microsurgery;
- endovascular.
When the open-pit operations the risk of postoperative complications increases. Possible complications after a varicocele at an early stage:
- flushing of the skin around the incision;
- appearance of small hematoma;
- swelling of the scrotum;
- colorless liquid secreted from the wound.
In the event of the accession of infection situation threatens the development of the inflammatory process. Characteristic signs:
- severe redness of the scrotum, swelling;
- fever;
- discharge from the wound have bloody or purulent;
- at the site of incision, a strong pain;
- receiving anti-inflammatory drugs does not reduce pain;
- urination becomes painful.
Any complaints need to inform the doctor. Only the doctor correctly prescribe treatment to prevent serious complications.
Possible complications in the postoperative period, arising later:
- lymphatic edema;
- hydrocele;
- femoral nerve damage;
- testicular atrophy;
- constant pain;
- violation of testosterone;
- migration sclerosing substance;
- relapse.
It is not recommended to operate patients under 18 (operation performed before the completion of puberty, can be complicated by the absence of sperm in the ejaculate).
How to avoid complications
Despite the fact that the recovery period after the operation takes place quickly in order to prevent complications the patient should follow the recommendations:
- within 2 days of bed rest;
- within a month to limit the exercise;
- for 3 weeks to abstain from sexual intercourse;
- refuse to visit a bath or sauna, taking hot baths for 1 month;
- to refuse from bad habits;
- for the prevention of constipation is necessary to follow a diet (you can not make an effort after the operation);
- you need to use compression underwear or wear a special bandage.
Varicocele and dangerous because it can cause phimosis. The pathology is diagnosed in young children: a result of the narrowing of the foreskin can not be expose the glans penis.
Pain symptoms in men varicocele can occur through sexual contact, or physical exertion. Surgical treatment helps to eliminate the pathology, to prevent the occurrence of infertility.
