Can a right-sided epididymal cyst affect fertility?
Disease description:
A few days ago, during an ultrasound examination, I was found to have a cyst in the right abdominal cavity. Can a right abdominal cyst affect fertility?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Whether a right-sided epididymal cyst affects fertility depends on the nature of the cyst. A simple right-sided epididymal cyst typically does not impair normal fertility. However, if physical examination (e.g., palpation) reveals induration or other associated lesions within the cyst—commonly indicative of epididymitis—it may interfere with normal sperm transport and potentially affect fertility.
