Patient's question:
A 25-year-old man has recently been experiencing pain in his testicles and has had fever twice this week. He also often feels cold and noticed that when showering, his testicles feel as if there is a lot of liquid inside. He is asking: Can estrogens be taken to prevent erections after a circumcision surgery for orchitis?Doctor's answer:
After a circumcision surgery, if the penis frequently becomes erect, it may cause the incision to open and affect wound healing. Estrogen medication can be taken in sufficient amounts to suppress erections. If there is epididymitis, estrogen can be taken as long as it is not taken for a long time, which is not an issue. Rest and maintain good hygiene of the external genital area at all times. After urination, sterilize immediately to prevent any factors that may cause the penis to become erect. Drink plenty of water, avoid spicy foods, and abstain from smoking and alcohol to recover quickly.In addition, during the treatment of epididymitis, in addition to timely treatment, the patient's diet and mental state are also particularly important. The patient must maintain a light diet while always keeping a cheerful and optimistic mindset to avoid unnecessary impacts on the complete recovery of epididymitis.