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Would Eppydimitis Effect Sperm Quality And Sperm Count?

Hey Doctor. My concern is sperm fertility ( Male ). I've had a cystic Eppydimitis in my right testicle and have recently been experiencing pains in my left. Would this eppydimitis effect my sperm quality and sperm count? I'm due for a fertility test tommorow morning, is there any recommendations?
Tue, 8 Dec 2015
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Epidymitis can affect sperm count and also sperm motility- if it is severe and not treated. But treated epidymitis has hardly any adverse effects on fertility.
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Would Eppydimitis Effect Sperm Quality And Sperm Count?

Epidymitis can affect sperm count and also sperm motility- if it is severe and not treated. But treated epidymitis has hardly any adverse effects on fertility.