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Does acute epididymitis make you sterile?
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It can : In general repeated episodes of epididymitis can lead to fertility problems. Please see your doctor to be tested for gc and chlamydia.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Here are some ...: Epididymis is the transitional "staging site" for spermaturation, located right out of but attached to upper back part of testis, and consisted of a >10-feet long tubules. Inflammation of it (epididymitis) either by STD-related or bacterial infections may result in the blockage of its tubules to prevent sperm transportation through there. But earlier / more effective Rx for it, the better to ...
Answered 1/5/2019
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