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Just finished epididymitis treatment. very small swell left in the safe no pain. i ejaculated but not much came out. is this due to the left over blockage? should i be concerned about infertility?

Q: just finished epididymitis treatment. very small swell left in the safe no pain. i ejaculated but not much came out. is this due to the left over blockage? should i be concerned about infertility?

: Majority of the ejaculate fluid is from secretions of the glands lining the passageway thru which ejaculate comes out. One sides epididymitis will not cause infertility. I think in a few weeks everything will become normal.

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Majority of the ejaculate fluid is from secretions of the glands lining the passageway thru which ejaculate comes out. One sides epididymitis will not cause infertility. I think in a few weeks everything will become normal.

Answered 8/3/2022

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A member asked:

Just finished epididymitis treatment. very small swell left in the safe no pain. i ejaculated but not much came out. is this due to the left over blockage? should i be concerned about infertility?

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