There is a mass of tendons under the testicles

The testicles are an important part of the male body and have a great impact on male health. Of course, not all male testicles are normal. For example, some men have a problem of having a tendon-like thing under the testicles, and this thing is likely the epididymis. The epididymis is prone to inflammation. Below, we will introduce you to the relevant knowledge about the epididymis and epididymitis!

1. What is the reason for the tendon under the testicle?

There is a tendon-like thing under the testicle, which needs to be considered as the epididymis. The epididymis is located at the back and bottom of the testicle. The epididymis is a warehouse, which mainly plays the role of storing semen. That is to say, after the testicle produces sperm, the sperm can be temporarily stored in the epididymis and then matured. If the patient has no obvious clinical symptoms, there is generally no big problem. If the patient has pain, redness and swelling, the possibility of epididymitis needs to be considered, and a scrotal color Doppler ultrasound examination is required.

2. Causes of Epididymitis

①Secondary to prostatitis or urinary tract infection.

② Prostatectomy, especially transurethral surgery, can cause bacteria to remain in urine for 8 to 12 weeks after surgery. During urination, urine can flow back into the ejaculatory duct, causing retrograde infection and leading to epididymitis. The infection can also invade the epididymis through the surrounding lymphatic vessels.

③ Sterile urine refluxes into the ejaculatory duct, causing chemical epididymitis. Recent studies have found that urine can reflux into the seminal vesicles.

The third cause is not specific. It should explain how sterile urine enters the epididymis and causes chemical epididymitis. Also, will the ejaculatory duct and vas deferens prevent sterile urine from flowing back into the epididymis? How do they prevent it?

3. Harm of epididymitis

1. Orchitis can cause the testicles to shrink and soften, affecting normal spermatogenesis. In severe cases, it can lead to infertility.

2. Even if sperm can be produced, orchitis will damage it, causing dead sperm and azoospermia, and eventually loss of fertility, which will bring a heavy blow to the family. At the same time, men with orchitis may transmit sexually transmitted diseases to their wives through sexual contact, causing great harm to both husband and wife.

3. It causes the male sexual ability to further decline, or even completely lose sexual ability, making it impossible to have sex, making it difficult for the couple to maintain their relationship.

4. Orchitis may also lead to other complications, such as prostatitis, epididymitis, etc., and in severe cases, even lesions may occur.