Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I am 31 years old. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination and was told that I have chronic epididymitis. I would like to understand whether chronic epididymitis patients can engage in sexual activity. I don't quite understand this, so I would appreciate it if you could help me speculate on this. Thank you!What kind of assistance is needed: Can chronic epididymitis patients engage in sexual activity?
Doctor's answer:
Chronic epididymitis is often caused by delayed or incomplete treatment of acute epididymitis. It presents with scrotal pain, a sense of heaviness and swelling, and the pain can radiate to the lower abdomen and the inner side of the same thigh. Physical examination may reveal mild swelling, hardness, and lumps in the epididymis, localized mild tenderness, and thickening of the same-side ureter. Chronic epididymitis can often recur acutely. Intercourse is possible with chronic epididymitis, but it must be controlled and sufficient.Advice: Intercourse is possible with chronic epididymitis, but it must be controlled and sufficient.