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I have untreatable left epididymitis and noticing apparent vein infront of both testicle, will this affect my fertlity?

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Fertility: This is possible, but the only manner in which this can be assessed is through sperm counts and viability measurements. See your infertility specialist.

Answered 3/27/2015

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I had epididymitis in left testicle 2 weeks ago, a follow up now shows a level 8 on PSA urine test, 50 yr. old, is this common.

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A member asked:

After ejaculating, I feel a pain in my right testicle sometimes my left like a cramp. The pain last 2-3 days and then subsides . What could be the cause of this condition? I did have epididymitis two months ago and cleared up?

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A member asked:

Hello I have a pain under the left abdomen mainly which I don't have it always. I have a pain in the testicles when I grab and press the epididymis.I have no other symptoms I think it may be epididymitis.I masturbate and have a pain what could it be?

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A member asked:

Swelling in my left testicle and a soft mass behind it next to the epididymis. I can also feel tiny Bb knot almost in Epididymitis that comes And goes?

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Previous treated for epididymitis despite negative Sti and uti results with 2wk doxy. However pain in left testicle persists 1yr later with tests neg?

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