Patient's question:
I want to know what symptoms men may experience if they are infertile? Which department should I go to? My wife and I have been trying to conceive for two years without success. She has been checked and there are no problems, so it must be me. Does hydrocele lead to male infertility?Doctor's answer:
1. Reproductive organ infection: Infections caused by bacteria, viruses, protozoa, etc., can directly harm the testicles, leading to testicular atrophy, testicular tuberculosis, destruction of testicular tissue, severely affecting spermatogenesis and reducing sperm activity, resulting in infertility. For example, 20% of individuals who contract mumps before the early stage of puberty may develop secondary testicular orchitis, leading to infertility.2. Hydrocele: Hydrocele inhibits blood circulation in the testicles, which can cause testicular infection or swelling. The incidence of this condition after puberty is 16%–19%.