How long after spermatic cord surgery to restore sperm motility

Varicocele surgery refers to varicocele surgery, varicocele surgery after recovery of sperm motility time is usually 3-6 months, some men may need longer time.

If the patient is younger, preoperative sperm quality is better, surgery only involves some structures on the spermatic cord, usually less impact on sperm production, then sperm recovery time is shorter, usually about 3 months. If the patient is older, the sperm quality is poor before surgery, and more extensive surgery is performed, such as epididymis resection or orchiectomy, the sperm quality will be greatly affected. At this time, the sperm recovery time is longer, which may take 6 months or even longer.