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epididymitisEpididymitis is the medical term for inflammation of the epididymis, the part of the male reproductive tract where sperm undergo its final maturation and storage. symptomsThe most noticeable sign of epididymitis is that his testicles swell up. Pain may also be experienced.causeThousands of different types of disease organisms, including sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can cause epididymitis.treatmentA bacterial infection can usually be cured with antibiotics, but some strains of bacteria have become resistant to drugs. Sometimes surgery can help the consequences of an infection. Because sperm is produced continuously, fertility can recover but this can take a sperm production cycle of 72 days. |
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