Patient's question:
Hello, when I was around 14-15, I had a case of orchitis and was treated with intravenous fluids, which cured it. After that, the left testicle basically disappeared and is now gone, leaving only the right testicle. Since then, there haven't been any other issues. I'm now 23 and have had a habit of masturbation since I was young, though not very frequently. I've been with my girlfriend for two years and we've always used contraception. Our sex life is normal, and I feel like I have a good amount of sperm—every time I ejaculate, it's normal. The only thing I'm worried about is that even though we've been using condoms and taking precautions for two years, I see that many people get pregnant occasionally. Since we've only had one instance without any accidents, I'm starting to wonder if there might be an issue.Doctor's answer:
Hello: It is recommended that you abstain from sexual activity for 2-7 days and then go to the hospital for a routine semen analysis. Wishing you good health!