How dangerous varicose veins in men

Today, significantly more men than ever before are suffering from depression and infertility. Scientists believe that found one of the main reasons for this trend - varicose veins.

I do not mean swollen veins on the legs, on which more often affects women, but a disease called varicocele   - phlebeurysm   spermatic cord within the scrotum. According to experts, the victims of this disease is up to 15% of the stronger sex.

Like varicose veins on the legs,   varicocele   caused by damage to the valves in the veins to prevent blood flowing back from the heart. If the valves fail, the blood accumulates in the veins, increasing the burden on their walls and making the larger veins. It is not clear why it occurs in men, but it is known that a bad situation with veins can progress with age.

Professor Mark Goldstein of Cornell University in the United States argues that as a result of varicocele   veins are filled with an excessive amount of warm blood, overheated testicles. As a result, they cease to function properly, which does not allow them to produce two required for successful fertilization of substance - the sperm and the male hormone testosterone. Declining number of sperm is a key reason for the growing epidemic   male infertility .

Low testosterone levels further exacerbates the problem because it leads to a decrease in libido and erectile dysfunction. In addition, the lack of male hormone can lead to serious clinical depression, and eventually causes osteoporosis.

That is why it is very important time to treat varicocele, which is observed in 6% of children aged 10 years and 13% of adults. Currently, there are surgical methods to get rid of this disorder. However, a number of doctors in the UK advises men and boys with a varicocele parents not to rush with the operations. More research is needed on the relationship of this disorder male infertility   and depression.

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