Does epididymis removal affect sexual function? What are the precautions?

The epididymis is an important organ for men. In addition to storing sperm, it also secretes semen. Some male friends have to remove the epididymis due to some physical problems and diseases, but many people worry whether epididymis removal will affect sexual function and fertility. In fact, there are two types of epididymis removal: total removal and partial removal. To a certain extent, there is still some impact. The best treatment is conservative treatment. Pay more attention to your body and avoid excessive drinking and smoking.

【Precautions before epididymisectomy】

1. Prepare and clean the skin one day before epididymisectomy.

2. Patients with epididymal tuberculosis should receive adequate anti-tuberculosis treatment before surgery. If there is mixed infection, antibacterial drugs should also be used to control it.

【Precautions during epididymisectomy】

1. The ureteral stump can be smeared with carbonic acid, alcohol and saline, and then tied with silk thread. In case of epididymal tuberculosis, the vas deferens stump can be pulled out through a hole in the skin at the base of the scrotum and fixed on the skin. Recommended reading: Common manifestations of male sexual dysfunction

2. Scrotal surgery should stop bleeding completely and prevent the placement of rubber sheets for drainage. If it is epididymal tuberculosis, the bleeding should be stopped carefully and drainage should not be placed to avoid wound non-healing or sinus formation.

3. In addition to the longitudinal incision of the scrotum, a transverse incision can also be made at the bottom of the scrotum. In the case of epididymal tuberculosis, it is best to make a high longitudinal incision. If epididymal tuberculosis is combined with scrotal sinus, a fusiform incision can be made around the sinus opening.

4. Be careful not to damage the spermatic vessels during the operation. When peeling off the body of the testis, the spermatic vessels enter the testis here, so the operation should be carried out closely to the testicular wall.

【Precautions after epididymisectomy】

1. The drainage strip should be removed 1 to 2 days after the operation.

2. The sutures should be removed 5 to 7 days after epididymisectomy.

3. Remove tissue for pathological examination.

4. Antibacterial drugs should be used after epididymal resection, and anti-tuberculosis treatment should be continued after epididymal tuberculosis surgery.

The above is a brief introduction to "Does epididymis removal affect sexual desire?" I hope it helps you. In fact, as long as you pay more attention before and after the operation, you can recover well and it will not affect your future sexual life.