Patient's question:
When I was a child, around the age of 10, I had mumps which led to left orchitis. Now, I have epididymal cysts on both sides. A test revealed azoospermia, and the semen analysis strongly suggests an obstruction in the epididymis. What could be the condition?Doctor's answer:
Many people who are infertile had mumps in their childhood. If they had orchitis at that time and it didn't heal completely, it could damage the seminiferous tubules in the testicles, preventing them from developing further. That's why my testicles are relatively small, and my sexual function is poor. Some people have premature ejaculation symptoms, and when their semen is tested, there are either no sperm or only a very small amount, so they cannot get pregnant. This is one of the reasons why infertility cannot be reversed. It is a very common cause of infertility. For patients with orchitis, timely treatment can reduce the risk of complications. If treatment is not timely, it can affect the overall health of the body. Therefore, patients should seek timely and appropriate treatment, and pay more attention to self-care in daily life, avoiding spicy foods.