Epididymitis’ symptoms can come on suddenly or gradually, and include redness, swelling, and pain in the scrotum that can radiate to the lower abdomen. Some cases of epididymitis occur concomitantly with inflammation of the testicles; this is referred to as epididymo-orchitis.
What is epididymitis usually caused by?
Epididymitis is usually caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI), such as chlamydia or gonorrhoea. This is more likely in younger men under 35 years old. If testing shows that your epididymitis is caused by a STI, it may be recommended that your current or recent sexual partners are also tested for STIs.
Can a man get epididymitis from a woman?
Can I pass the infection to my sex partner? Yes, if the infection is from an STD. (This is most often the cause in men under 40 who have sex.) In this case, the infection can be passed back and forth through sex.