Chronic epididymitis can 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.

Can epididymitis affect testosterone levels?

In most cases, hormones and sperm production are not affected. In rare cases, the affected testis may not be able to make testosterone or sperm.

Does epididymitis cause erectile dysfunction?

Chronic epididymitis happens when symptoms last longer than six weeks or are recurrent and can cause erectile dysfunction.