Patient's question:
I've been feeling unwell lately and went to the hospital for a thorough check-up. The doctor said it's a condition called epididymal malformation. Now I'm constantly overthinking and feeling anxious, which makes me lose my appetite and have trouble sleeping. What are the treatment options for epididymal malformation?Doctor's answer:
Epididymal head cysts can be treated with aspiration and injection of anesthetic and sclerosing agents. However, due to a high recurrence rate, this method is less safe and reliable compared to surgical approaches and is now used less frequently. In cases of absent epididymis, treatment is not possible, and the primary focus is on addressing fertility issues. If the patient's testicular spermatogenesis function is normal, assisted reproductive technologies can be performed. For patients with epididymal conditions, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If left untreated, it may affect fertility. Therefore, patients should take oral medications promptly and avoid overexertion in daily life while paying attention to personal hygiene.