Patient's question:
I have been married for more than three years, but I haven't had a child yet. My wife and I have been paying extra attention, and we are very careful about timing during intimacy, but it still hasn't worked. At first, I thought it was my wife's problem, but after she had a thorough check-up at the hospital, there were no issues. They insisted that I go, and the doctor said I have an ectopic epididymis. I really want to know what an ectopic epididymis is?Doctor's answer:
Epididymal malformation is a common male disease. If it does not affect fertility, no treatment is necessary. However, for patients with segmental epididymal self-locking, epididymal tubule vas deferens anastomosis surgery can be performed. Additionally, patients with absent epididymis cannot be treated directly, and the main issue is to address fertility problems. If the patient has normal testicular spermatogenesis, assisted perinatal treatment can be conducted. For patients with split cryptorchidism due to epididymal malformation, timely orchiopexy should be performed. Epididymal conditions are prone to recurrence, requiring long-term medication. Moreover, male patients should seek medical attention immediately at professional and reputable hospitals.