Does epididymitis affect sexual function?

Epididymitis is the pain caused by bacterial infection of the skin on the surface of the testicle. Patients need to keep their testicles dry and hygienic in their daily lives to avoid epididymitis. If the epididymis becomes inflamed, it will affect the male's sexual ability, leading to a decline in sexual ability and affecting the harmony of the couple's sexual life. Severe epididymitis may lead to epididymal removal. After epididymal removal, attention must be paid to postoperative care.

Does epididymisectomy affect sexual function?

We all know that there are two epididymis. If we only need to remove one, then the impact on male sexual function is not very large. It will only occasionally affect the normal erection of men, but it will not cause more serious effects, so we don’t need to worry too much. However, if both epididymis are removed, it will have a very serious impact on the male's sexual function, leading to symptoms such as impotence and male infertility. Therefore, we must pay enough attention to this situation if we encounter it. In daily life, we must pay attention to protecting the health of the epididymis and try to avoid the occurrence of diseases. This is very helpful for maintaining normal male sexual function.

So what should we pay attention to when undergoing epididymisectomy?

If the patient's condition is not very serious, it is best to take a conservative approach to treatment to control the condition and preserve the male's sexual function. Unless it is absolutely necessary, it is best not to resort to surgical treatment, otherwise it will easily cause a very serious impact on men's sexual function. After the operation, the patient should pay more attention to rest and ensure adequate nutrition. He should eat more high-protein and high-vitamin foods so that the body can recover as soon as possible. Patients can also take some Chinese medicine to nourish yin and tonify the kidney for conditioning, which is also helpful for the recovery of sexual function.

In short, if only one epididymis is removed, the impact on the male's sexual function will not be significant. However, if both epididymis are removed, it will not only cause symptoms of impotence in men, but may also cause infertility. Therefore, under normal circumstances, it is best to adopt a conservative approach to treatment and try to preserve the male's epididymis to avoid accidents.