Question 1

does the epididymitis or prostatitis affect my sex life ?

Accepted Answer

It can: Epididymitis is inflammation of the epididymis, which is a tube located at the back of the testicles. The tube stores and carries sperm. It is caused by an infection, usually a bacterial or a sexually transmitted infection.  Symptoms can include: painful and swollen scrotum, pain with intercourse and ejaculation, blood in the semen.  See your doctor for testing and antibiotics.

Question 2

how long does epididymitis take to go away ?
may it be back again ?
may i have sex when i have it ?

Accepted Answer

Will vary.: The treatment of epididymitis depends on the cause. In younger men, it is usually due to gonorrhea or chlamydia, which are sexually transmitted infections. Treatment depends on the antibiotic, and can last up to 10 days. The symptoms, however, may persist for weeks despite adequate treatment. I would not resume sex until you and your partner are evaluated & treated.

Question 3

can i have sex after 7 weeks of epididymitis recovery? if no, why? and if yes, should there be any pain while doing so or anything to expect?

Accepted Answer

Sure: It might hurt if there is weight on the scrotum but there is no danger.

Question 4

is it ok to have unprotected sex with husband who has non std related epididymitis?

Accepted Answer

Maybe OK, but...: ...be careful if your husband is about your age. Over 90% of epididymitis under age 35 is due to chlamydia or gonorrhea. Negative tests don&#x27;t always exclude them; urine testing misses up to 10% of gonorrhea and chlamydia. If the slightest doubt, you definitely need STD testing yourself and perhaps treatment as if you have gonorrhea and chlamydia. And no sex until this is sorted out. Good luck.

Question 5

i may have epididymitis from oral sex with sex worker 4 months ago. was on antibiotics but no relief in pain. can this go away on its own? infertile?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely...: Epididymitis is rarely acquired from oral sex. It could happen due to gonorrhea, but rarely. What are your symptoms? Pain in both testicles is almost never epididymitis, which almost always is one sided, with marked swelling and tenderness. And non-improvement on antibiotics is evidence against infection of any kind. Google "chronic pelvic pain syndrome" and see if it matches your symptoms.

Question 6

is epididymitis pretty painful? is testicle always swollen? how long does it take to get epididymitis symptoms. last time i had sex was over 40 days ago with a condom?

Accepted Answer

: As in my previous reply, yes:  epididymitis usually is very painful with swollen testicle. If due to STD, usually there is penile discharge, and symptoms usually start within a few days of infection. STD is an uncommon cause at your age, more likely a non-STD urinary tract infection. Testicular pain without swelling, tenderness, etc usually is not epididymitis. See a urologist. Good luck.

Question 7

recovering from chronic inflammatory  epididymitis. have not had sex for two weeks for still sore. is it ok to have sex once a week if cautious ?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: Pain inside the sac may be or not be related with epididymitis. If indeed related, treated, &amp; followed properly, you may proceed with regular sex. Of course, make sure your partner has been adequately treated and followed. As to the reality of testicular pain, seek timely professional attention &amp; counseling. Best wish ...

Question 8

can i receive oral sex from my partner during my treatment for epididymitis? i have no stds and the swelling went down iam on day 3 of treatment and i feel fine?

Accepted Answer

: I am glad you are doing better. In recovery the first thing to improve is pain. I would recommend that you wait at least 10-12 days for if that area gets hurt accidentally during sex you might hurt your recovery. wear a good scrtal support underwear Wish you a speedy recovery

Question 9

can i have sex after my antibiotic treatment for an epididymitis is complete?

Accepted Answer

: Even after full antibiotic treatment for acute epididymitis you may have to wait a.little longer to have sex as tenderness in your testicles is common for days or more.

Question 10

is epididymitis caused by hiv and could this be felt 5 days after unprotected oral sex? i tested negative for all the minor std's

Accepted Answer

Very unlikely: Very unlikely for oral sex, I would think. but if you think HIV might be involved, get tested. Better safe than sorry. Were you checked for HSV (herpes?)

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Does the epididymitis or prostatitis affect my sex life ?

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How long does epididymitis take to go away ? may it be back again ? may i have sex when i have it ?

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Can i have sex after 7 weeks of epididymitis recovery? if no, why? and if yes, should there be any pain while doing so or anything to expect?

A member asked:

Is it ok to have unprotected sex with husband who has non std related epididymitis?

A member asked:

I may have epididymitis from oral sex with sex worker 4 months ago. was on antibiotics but no relief in pain. can this go away on its own? infertile?

A member asked:

Is epididymitis pretty painful? is testicle always swollen? how long does it take to get epididymitis symptoms. last time i had sex was over 40 days ago with a condom?

A member asked:

Recovering from chronic inflammatory epididymitis. have not had sex for two weeks for still sore. is it ok to have sex once a week if cautious ?

A member asked:

Can i receive oral sex from my partner during my treatment for epididymitis? i have no stds and the swelling went down iam on day 3 of treatment and i feel fine?

A member asked:

Can i have sex after my antibiotic treatment for an epididymitis is complete?

A member asked:

Is epididymitis caused by hiv and could this be felt 5 days after unprotected oral sex? i tested negative for all the minor std's

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