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I had bilateral epidymitis with testicular atrophy. it was eventually fixed with antibiotics, but now both testicles hard. how likely am i infertile?
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Have a sperm count: It sounds like your fertility might be at risk, but not necessarily. It's impossible to tell except with a sperm count, which is easily done on a semen sample. Ask your doctor about it.
Answered 1/29/2016
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