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Can having a hernia in testical area affect a man's sperm count?

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Yes,on one condition: If the vas deferens gets trapped in the hernia then the duct that carries live sperm will not be able to reach its' exit resulting in a low or non existent sperm analysis.

Dr Hammerstead and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/24/2015

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A member asked:

3+ mnths since lap. Inguinal hernia repair, base of the penis still sore on the right side, sperm cord achy, erection twisted. Was normal b4. Related?

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Following inguinal hernia surgery I suffered damage to my bladder and awoke with a catheter in place. The surgeon says it was due to a diverticulum and there is noticeable shrinkage to the testicles. Sperm is watery and sex drive is lower?

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A member asked:

My right testicle was in pain now it is not but up through bladder area on right side is feeling like its strained can this be a hernia? Or what is it

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Why am i having pain in my right testicle and in area of incision where the doc repaired ingunial hernia with mesh 5 months ago.The pain comes n go?

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I'm not sure if the pain is in the testicle or in the scrotum. But after my hernia repair, I feel some discomfort in the area.Surgeon said it's normal?

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