Infertility
Infertility IntroductionInfertility is the inability of a couple to become pregnant (regardless of cause) after 1 year of unprotected sexual intercourse (using no birth control methods).
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Inflammation of the Testicle (Orchitis) »
Orchitis Overview
Orchitis is inflammation of 1 or both testicles in men, usually caused by an infection.
- Orchitis can result from the spread of bacteria through the blood from other locations in your body.
- It also can be a progression of epididymitis, an infection of the tube that carries semen out of the testicles. This is called epididymo-orchitis.
Orchitis Causes
Both bacteria and viruses can cause orchitis.Â
- Bacteria that commonly cause orchitis include Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus, and Streptococcus. A prostate infection may occur in conjunction with orchitis. Epididymitis (inflammation of the tube on the back of the testicle) can lead to orchitis.
- Bacteria that cause sexually transmitted diseases (STD), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis, can cause orchitis in sexually ac...
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The most commonly accepted definition of the term infertility is the lack of pregnancy (regardless of cause) after 1 year of unprotected intercourse.
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