Complications
Untreated, acute epididymitis's major complications are abscess formation and testicular infarction. Chronic epididymitis will typically lead to permanent damage or even destruction of the epididymis and testicle (resulting in infertility and/or hypogonadism), and infection may spread to any other organ or system of the body. Chronic pain is also an associated complication for untreated chronic epididymitis.
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