Patient's question:
In the past year, I have been experiencing lower back pain, discomfort, frequent urination, and urgency. I also have poor deep sleep with frequent dreams and easily waking up at night. I went to the hospital for a thorough examination, and after the X-rays were taken, the doctor said I have an epididymal cyst, with normal ureters, bladder, and prostate. I was very surprised by this result. Does an epididymal head cyst affect fertility?Doctor's answer:
1. Clinical diagnostic tests have found that epididymitis can interfere with fertility. This is mainly because after the testicles produce sperm, they do not have the ability to combine with eggs, and at this time, the epididymis plays a role. The epididymis is the place where sperm mature, and only after sperm mature in the epididymis can they gain the ability to move. If the epididymis has problems, it is likely to lead to male infertility. Therefore, patients should receive timely and symptomatic treatment, and maintain regular sexual activity in daily life to prevent prolonged sitting.