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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with orchitis since november, my sex drive has gone down and it's not the same when i masturbate, although testerone checks out normal?

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Orchitis: Orchitis rarely inhibits sexual function, except perhaps through pain. I would be concerned if you still had "orchitis" after 5 months though. Have you seen a urologist? Perhaps you should.

Dr Tillett agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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