Whether varicocele influences potency unambiguously. It is necessary to take into account the complexity of the course of pathology and vein, which damaged the disease. Many men suffering from this pathology are interested in the reduction of sexual function and possible infertility. To correctly answer this question you need to know the characteristics of the disease and the features of its course.
Characteristics of the disease
Varicocele damages the walls of blood vessels that feed the male genital organs. The testicles are located in the scrotum. They hold their spermatic cord. Veins are suitable for the spermatic cord. These vessels communicate with a large inguinal vein. Between the inguinal and seminal veins is located a valve. It regulates the discharge of blood into the spermatic vessels. When the valve functions are broken, blood accumulates in the seminal vessel. He picks up excess blood and stretches. The pathological site does not throw blood into the inguinal vein. This pathology is called varicocele.
The disease is characterized by three types of course:
- First degree:
- Second degree;
- Third degree.
The first degree of pathology is characterized by an insignificant stretching of the walls. The blood flow is saved in the scrotum. The patient does not have obvious signs of the disease. At the second degree, the patient develops the first symptoms of varicocele. A man has veins beneath the skin of the scrotum and the lower part of the abdominal cavity. There is clearly a thickening on the vessel during palpation. Also, the symptom can be seen in the patient's lying position. He does not experience discomfort at the same time.
The last stage is considered a dangerous stage of varicocele. It is accompanied by a strong stretching of the venous walls.
The patient begins to feel discomfort when moving. There may be pain. The danger of this symptom is the probable twisting of the testicle. In this case, there is a twisting of the spermatic cord and the testicle is atrophied. Pathology must be eliminated during the first day of the onset of pain. If this is not done, the man loses one gland.
Causes of the disease
Varicocele may occur in men for various reasons. The following factors influencing the pathology of inguinal vessels are distinguished:
- Violation of the elasticity of veins due to diabetes mellitus;
- Trauma of the scrotum or abdominal cavity;
- Surgical intervention;
- Inflammatory process in the testes.
A frequent concomitant disease affecting the development of varicocele is diabetes mellitus. With this disease, there is a violation of the elasticity of the vessels of peripheral organs. The walls of the veins become brittle and brittle. The process affects the operation of venous valves. Many diabetics have a 1-2 stage varicocele. Treatment of pathology should be done together with the endocrinologist. It will not be possible to fix the problem yourself.
Injury of the abdominal cavity or area of the scrotum involves squeezing the veins in separate areas. There are no visible traces and symptoms in men. Pathology develops gradually. To avoid this phenomenon, you must immediately visit a specialist. The depressed portions can be detected by ultrasound examination.
Sometimes a patient develops a varicocele due to surgical intervention in the genitourinary system. In the operation, trauma to the venous bundle may occur. A scar tissue forms on the damaged area. It prevents the reverse passage of blood into the inguinal vein. In this case, additional operational measures are taken.
The problem can appear in the inflammatory process of the genitourinary system. The process affects neighboring organs and tissues. Such a problem is eliminated with the help of drug treatment of the cause. In some patients varicocele persists after a course of therapy.
Symptomatics and diagnosis of
Symptoms accompanied by the second and third stage varicocele. The man has such signs, as:
- Soreness of the scrotum;
- Discomfort when urinating;
- Sexual life disorder.
The soreness of the scrotum is a symptom of a dangerous complication. The remaining signs are manifested to an insignificant degree. The main problem for a man is a violation of sexual life. Pathology affects not the process of erection itself, but is a consequence of the pain syndrome. When the semen passes through the vas deferens, the man experiences unpleasant sensations. If such moments occur systematically, the man begins to avoid sexual contact. Sexual life becomes irregular.
Various methods are used to diagnose the disease. The main type of diagnosis is ultrasound examination. The device helps to detect the squeezed site on the venous bundle. If ultrasound is not detected, then Doplerography is used. This method is used to detect internal obstruction of blood vessels. In the vein of the vein, a special liquid is launched, which can be clearly seen on the screen. The area on which the fluid stops or passes badly is affected by varicocele.
In addition, the patient is taken a blood test for inflammation. Fluids are also studied for hormonal changes. After finding a damaged vein, the doctor prescribes a therapeutic effect.
Sexual arousal of
The potency of a man depends on many body systems. The main system is sexual. Erection occurs due to a complex chain of different reactions. With the appearance of interest in the patient's blood adrenaline enters. The hormone stimulates the work of the cerebral cortex. His nervous trunk is irritated and imparts an impulse to the spinal cord. From the nerve endings of the sacral department, the signal enters the nerve root of the penis. The impulse causes the vascular system to become more active. The walls of the vessels expand and gain more blood. Blood through the vessels enters the cavernous bodies of the penis. There is an erection.
Erection is controlled by the nervous and vascular system. At the peak of excitation, a large amount of testosterone is expelled into the blood. It causes the prostate to secrete the secret of seminal fluid. The secret passes along the vas deferens. The process is accompanied by swelling of the vessels of the scrotum. They draw blood and press on the testes. Spermatozoa leave the testicles and mix with a secret. Ready sperm through the urethra flows into the vagina.
If a man disrupts the work of one of these systems, then the potency decreases. Identification pathology should deal with a specialist.
Effects of veins on erection
The pathological effect of varicocele on potency occurs in the second and third stages of the disease. There are a number of reasons why potency decreases:
- Infringement of filling of cavernous bodies;
- Deterioration of spermatogenesis;
- Reduction of nerve impulse transmission.
The cavernous bodies of the penis are filled with blood due to the inguinal vein. If the valve between the inguinal and seminal veins does not work properly, the filling is bad. In this case, the patient has a decrease in the erection time of the penis. In severe cases, the erection disappears completely.
Spermatogenesis may be impaired due to a decrease in testicular trophism. The sex glands produce spermatozoa. If the supply of tissues is disturbed, the testes produce less germ cells. There is a development of infertility of the first type.
With severe damage to the veins, the walls can not react quickly to the irritating effects of nerve endings. The momentum transfer is slow. If the process occurs systematically, then the brain stops responding to testosterone. Thus at the man the erectile function can disappear and impotence develops.
Avoiding the detrimental effects of
Therapy Varicocele therapy is performed only surgically. The damaged portion of the vascular bundle is excised. The operation is performed by a laser. In this case, there is no heavy bleeding. The operated site is quickly restored.
In the second stage of the disease, surgical intervention is discussed with the patient. A man has the right to refuse an operation.
The effect of varicocele on male strength is not always pathological. Problems arise only in the third stage of the disease. The problem is solved only under the supervision of a specialist.
