Infertility, Urology FAQ - Page 2

Varicocele Hello, doctor. In August of this year, I visited a urologist who mentioned that I have mild varicocele on both sides of my testicles, but he believed that a semen analysis was not necessary at that time. Therefore, I left without any tests or medications. (1) At that t...

Issues Related to Surgery for Varicocele I discovered an unknown lump above my testicle (which is not painful). After examination, the doctor did not find any abnormalities during the physical exam, the urinalysis was normal, but the ultrasound revealed a varicocele. The doctor d...

Medications for treating male pattern baldness? I had been taking Finasteride, also known as Propecia, for quite a while and later discovered that my testosterone levels had decreased and I was experiencing depressive tendencies. I later learned that these might be side effects o...

Infertility-related issues Is azoospermia very common among men? It seems like many people have azoospermia.

Issues with semen viscosity? I would like to ask a few questions: 1. My semen has always been thick and very minimal in volume. Regardless of other factors I try to change, nothing seems to work. Is it true that some people's semen consistency is innate? Some people can ex...

Weak ejaculation force? I would like to ask a few questions: 1. My semen has always been thick and very minimal in volume. Regardless of what factors I try to change, nothing seems to work. Is it true that some people's semen consistency is innate? Some individuals can exp...

Varicocele Hello Doctor, a few days ago I experienced inflammation in both epididymides. Today, I went to the urology department for an ultrasound examination. The doctor said my epididymis appears normal, but there is mild varicocele on both sides. The doctor believes that medic...

Using body wash for masturbation? Hello, Dr. Hsu! I have been accustomed to using body wash for masturbation since my teenage years. I would like to ask if long-term use of body wash for masturbation can lead to infertility or abnormal sperm.

During self-defense, if ejaculation occurs inside the foreskin without wiping, it may lead to several potential outcomes. The retained semen can create a moist environment that may increase the risk of bacterial growth, potentially leading to infections such as balanitis or other...

Epididymitis Hello, Doctor. At the end of March, I visited a urology clinic due to intermittent pain in my left testicle. During the examination, the doctor noted that pressing on a specific point caused significant pain. He diagnosed me with epididymitis and prescribed a three-d...

Varicocele and Medication Consultation Hello Doctor: I am seeking treatment for varicocele and have been taking medication for several months. Initially, I was using pain relievers, but now I am taking one Thorne capsule and half a capsule each of Ripam and Muslex. I have read on...

Asymptomatic carriers of gonorrhea: follow-up questions? Hello Doctor, this is a follow-up to case 165788. Thank you very much for your response, but I still have a question. 1. Asymptomatic carriers can generally be detected through testing, correct? 2. Additionally, if untrea...

Varicocele 1. Is bilateral varicocele always associated with infertility? 2. If the blood vessels in the scrotum feel irregular, is it varicocele? 3. Can the vas deferens be felt inside the scrotum? There is a thick structure that I'm unsure if it's a blood vessel o...

Recently, there has been persistent discomfort in the left testicle? Hello doctor, I have been experiencing discomfort in my left testicle recently. While checking during a shower, I noticed that the cord connecting the left testicle feels noticeably thicker than the right one. I...

Masturbation issues? From around the age of 6, I have been masturbating until I was about 25, at which point it became infrequent. My genitalia has never been inserted into a vagina; I have only experienced oral sex. Am I still considered a virgin? I have noticed that my frequenc...

Prolonged sperm liquefaction time? Hello, doctor! I had a semen analysis, and the results showed that the sperm liquefaction time is prolonged, leading to insufficient sperm motility. Should I see a urologist for further evaluation or a fertility specialist? If further tests are ...

Semen issues Hello Doctor, 1. Does daily masturbation cause infertility? 2. Does daily masturbation lead to prostate enlargement?

Recurrent epididymitis Hello doctor, I have discomfort in my testicles after having unprotected oral sex. I visited a clinic at the end of August, and the doctor diagnosed me with epididymitis. I was prescribed Cephalexin antibiotics, and after recovery, it recurred three weeks l...

Sexual dysfunction related to medication use? Hello, Dr. Du. I have been experiencing hair loss issues and started taking Finasteride 5 mg (Finta, Proscar) about three months ago, taking 1/4 of a tablet daily. Initially, everything was normal, but after about two months, I began ...

Can testicular compression lead to infertility? Hello, doctor. I am currently working abroad. Yesterday, when I jumped onto my bed, I landed on my side with my legs together, which seemed to compress one of my testicles. Today, while walking, I feel something unusual, though I&#x...