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Had Inguinal Hernia. Tests Showed Epididymitis Cyst. Took Flowmax. What Could Be The Reason?
I had an inguinal hernia on my left side which was taken care of on July 31st this year, exactly four months ago. I guess, as a result of this laparascopically treated hernia repair, I found out a mas on my left scroto and had an ultrasound done. It showed epididymitis cyst on left and right, being the left the biggest. About 3.4 cm. The GP advised to leave it alone as the body might reabsorbed it. But then on the other hand he prescribed flowmax. I have stopped it as a I don't have an enlarged prostate or cancer. PSA 1.0 and rectal examen showed no abnormalities. However, the other day while having intercourse, my wife noticed that I had not ejaculated and sure enough I did not see any trail of semen, so I have taken upon myself the decision to discontinue Flowmax as I have read in some forums that Flowmax creates abnormal ejaculations and/or retro-grade.
Your advise, please....
Your advise, please....
Fri, 6 Dec 2013
Hi,
Epididymal Cysts are not harmful if they are not causing pain or increasing in size.Epididymal cysts usually develop in adults around the age of 40.Cysts are found in as many as 30% of asymptomatic patients having scrotal ultrasound for other reasons.
Treatment is not usually necessary and explanation and advice is all that is usually required.
As you have mentioned that you don't have any prostate problem or any other, then you may discontinue Flomax tabs. Its adverse effect is retrograde ejaculation.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work Let me know if you have any further questions.
Epididymal Cysts are not harmful if they are not causing pain or increasing in size.Epididymal cysts usually develop in adults around the age of 40.Cysts are found in as many as 30% of asymptomatic patients having scrotal ultrasound for other reasons.
Treatment is not usually necessary and explanation and advice is all that is usually required.
As you have mentioned that you don't have any prostate problem or any other, then you may discontinue Flomax tabs. Its adverse effect is retrograde ejaculation.
Do consider a positive feedback as a credit to my work Let me know if you have any further questions.
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