Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain recently, which hasn't subsided. After examination, it was diagnosed as epididymitis. Can epididymitis lead to premature ejaculation? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is an inflammatory condition of the epididymis caused by various different septic factors. Epididymitis-induced premature ejaculation generally has a favorable prognosis, with very few cases leading to testicular atrophy and male infertility. The main manifestations during the acute phase include testicular swelling and tenderness, with referred pain to the groin; if bacterial infection occurs, it can form an abscess with a sense of vibration. Epididymitis patients often experience redness and swelling of the scrotal skin. If the epididymitis is limited to one side, the patient does not experience premature ejaculation and will not be affected by future fertility. If it occurs bilaterally, further tests are needed to determine the level of infertility by assessing sperm motility and quantity. Patients should adopt a healthy lifestyle, pay attention to maintaining warmth, and running is the best exercise, but it requires persistence. Pay attention to physical training to reduce immunity.