Patient's question:
Doctor, I've been experiencing lower abdominal pain recently, which hasn't subsided. The examination revealed epididymitis. Could epididymitis lead to premature ejaculation? What should I do?Doctor's answer:
Epididymitis is an inflammatory condition of the epididymis caused by various septic factors. Epididymitis-induced premature ejaculation generally has a favorable prognosis, with very few cases leading to testicular atrophy and male infertility. In the acute phase, the main manifestations are testicular swelling and tenderness, with referred pain to the groin; if there is a bacterial infection, an abscess may form, accompanied by 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 impaired in future fertility. If it occurs bilaterally, further examination is required to determine the level of infertility by assessing sperm motility and quantity. Patients should maintain a healthy lifestyle, pay attention to keeping warm, and running is the best exercise, but it must be done consistently, with attention to physical training to reduce immunity.