Patient's question:
I just got married and haven't had children yet. Lately, I've been experiencing a sensation of heaviness and discomfort in my scrotum, and my body has also been feeling a bit feverish. After a check-up, it was found that it's due to the epididymitis. Will this condition interfere with fertility?Doctor's answer:
An epididymal cyst can interfere with fertility, especially if the cyst is relatively large and presents with obvious clinical symptoms, causing a sense of and pain, which requires the use of medication for active anti-inflammatory treatment. If medication is ineffective, surgical treatment may be necessary. In fact, an epididymal cyst is not a very serious condition but is a common occurrence in men, also known as a seminal vesicle cyst. It generally does not significantly affect male function, but it should be clear that if the physical condition is not good, it can easily lead to the worsening of symptoms of the epididymal cyst, which can indeed interfere with sexual function and fertility. It is essential to actively seek medical attention to determine the cause for proper treatment and to prevent further exacerbation of the cyst. Otherwise, even surgery may easily affect fertility.