Post Date December, 03 2023
Due to the toxic effects of the virus, testicular tissue is damaged and atrophied, especially after the destruction of the seminiferous tubules that specifically produce sperm, there is no ability to produce sperm. If both testicles are inflamed and atrophied, it is possible to lose fertility.
It is generally believed that parotitis combined with orchitis before puberty is rare, and even if affected, it can usually fully recover, so there is less chance of causing permanent testicular damage. People who suffer from mumps after puberty are more likely to develop orchitis, and orchitis that occurs after puberty can cause irreparable damage to the testicles, and in severe cases, can cause testicular atrophy. If atrophy occurs in one testicle, it has less impact on fertility and will not affect sexual activity after marriage.
If both testicles are affected, it is likely to lead to infertility. In addition, adult men's bilateral orchitis can also cause hypogonadism, sometimes leading to a serious reduction in the number of sperm or azoospermia. Therefore, when suffering from mumps after puberty, it is necessary to pay attention to bed rest and timely treatment to avoid the occurrence of orchitis.
Young men who have suffered from mumps do not need to panic. Firstly, it is important to determine if you have developed orchitis. If orchitis has indeed occurred, consideration should also be given to whether there is damage or degree of damage to the testicular spermatogenic function. The best way is to go to the hospital for a sperm test so that corresponding measures can be taken.
