ArticleCureus2025
Understanding the Impact of Chronic Epididymo-Orchitis and Chronic Prostatitis on Testicular Volume, Testosterone Levels, Semen Quality, and Sexual Function: A Prospective, Descriptive Study.
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- Exploring cadmium exposure as a contributor to male infertility: insights from the relationship between environmental pollutants and the male reproductive system.Frontiers in endocrinology · 2026Pooled it
- Analysis of research hotspots and trends in epididymitis from 2014 to 2025: a visual analysis based on bibliometrics and scientific graphs from multiple databases.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
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Abstract
Introduction Chronic epididymo-orchitis (CEO) and chronic prostatitis (CP) are prevalent urological conditions that significantly impact male reproductive health. Despite their high prevalence, comprehensive studies evaluating their combined effects on testicular volume, testosterone levels, semen quality, and sexual function are limited. This study aims to bridge this gap by adopting an integrated approach to assess how these conditions influence these key parameters and their interrelationships. Methods This study was conducted at the Department of Urology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGEMR), Kolkata, India, from February 2024 to January 2025. Male patients aged 18-60 years diagnosed with CEO and/or CP were recruited. Participants underwent baseline evaluations, including medical history, physical examination, blood tests for
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