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Can eppidimitis cause shrinkage of the penis to any extent?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

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Nope: Epididymitis is strictly a problem of the testes. It has no effect on the penis.

Dr Mottram agreed

Answered 8/19/2015

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