Sex in a man with testicular pain

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The article is expertly consulted by MSc Vo Thien Ngon - Urologist, Vinmec Danang International General Hospital.
When suffering from orchitis, men often experience symptoms such as: high fever, swollen testicles, red and edematous scrotal skin, blood in urine... The disease is not treated promptly, leaving complications. unpredictable, even having to remove 1 or both testicles.

1. Is it possible to have a relationship with orchitis?

To support the treatment of the disease to achieve the best results, men should abstain from sex during orchitis. This is because having sex can cause the level of infection to spread to other areas. Not only that, having sex when having orchitis also causes pain and discomfort to the patient, affecting the quality of sex.
In addition to abstaining from sex, patients should also note:
Abstain from drinking alcohol, abstaining from the use of stimulants because it can reduce the body's resistance. Avoid hot spicy foods. Abstain from fatty foods. The genital area should be cleaned daily. Abstain from masturbation during treatment. Absolutely follow the instructions of treatment and re-examination of the doctor. Do not arbitrarily use the drug without consulting a medical facility, because it can make the condition worse.

2. Does orchitis cause infertility?

Orchitis, if not treated early, can lead to infertility complications. The cause is due to:
Orchitis if not treated will lead to scrotal abscess, creating favorable conditions for pathogens to easily penetrate and cause inflammation in other parts such as: urinary tract infections. urethritis, prostatitis, epididymitis, vasculitis, ... affect reproductive health, leading to infertility - infertility. The testicles are the site of sperm production, so inflammation will mean a decrease in the quantity and quality of sperm, making it difficult for sperm to meet an egg to fertilize, causing infertility. Orchitis, if left untreated, can lead to testicular atrophy and loss of fertility. In addition, when testicular inflammation, the patient will have many difficulties in sexual intercourse. This long-term will reduce sexual pleasure, cause inhibition and loss of sexual function, leading to infertility - infertility. Because of the effects of orchitis on the reproductive health and health of men, doctors recommend that men with orchitis should conduct an examination and have effective treatment methods to protect their health. health, reproductive health and quality of life.

3. Treatment of orchitis

To diagnose orchitis, your doctor will do a physical exam to look at your symptoms. In addition, the doctor may also do some tests such as:
Complete blood count test Ultrasound of the testicle Test to detect chlamydia and gonorrhea (urethral test) Urine test Urine test If there is discharge from the penis, the doctor may take a sample and send it to a lab for study. This test can also help find out if a sexually transmitted disease is present. Treatment will depend on the cause and include:
Antibiotics, if the infection is caused by bacteria (in case you have gonorrhea or chlamydia, you and your partner need treatment) Antibiotic Inflammation Pain relievers Patient bed rest, elevating the testicles, and applying ice to the infected area can help relieve pain.

4. How long does it take to heal orchitis?

How long it takes for orchitis to go away depends on your condition and treatment. If the disease is mild, the treatment is simpler, the treatment time is short; If it is severe, the treatment will be complicated and take a longer time.
It is important that you choose the right reputable medical facility to be thoroughly examined by a doctor and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Orchitis, if not treated properly, can affect your health and fertility. Because the testicles are the part that stores and produces sperm, when the testicles are infected, the quality of the sperm can be reduced, the testicles can be necrotic, no longer interested in sex, and function decline. Physiological effects, making married life have many effects...
To limit the complications of orchitis as well as to cure orchitis quickly, the patient needs to be completely bed rest while still swollen and painful, wearing pants lining for hanging testicles, reducing trauma caused by vibration during movement; relieve pain by taking medicine according to the instructions of the doctor.
When you have orchitis, what you need to do is go to a medical facility to check, and be prescribed the most appropriate treatment by a doctor.

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