了解慢性附睾炎和慢性前列腺炎对睾丸体积、睾酮水平、精液质量及性功能的影响:一项前瞻性描述性研究。
Understanding the Impact of Chronic Epididymo-Orchitis and Chronic Prostatitis on Testicular Volume, Testosterone Levels, Semen Quality, and Sexual Function: A Prospective, Descriptive Study.
作者信息
Mondal Soumya, Singh Ravi Kumar, Sarkar Debansu
机构信息
Urology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research, Kolkata, IND.
出版信息
Cureus. 2025 Apr 18;17(4):e82482. doi: 10.7759/cureus.82482. eCollection 2025 Apr.
Introduction Chronic epididymo-orchitis (CEO) and chronic prostatitis (CP) are prevalent urological conditions that significantly impact male reproductive health. Despite their high prevalence, comprehensive studies evaluating their combined effects on testicular volume, testosterone levels, semen quality, and sexual function are limited. This study aims to bridge this gap by adopting an integrated approach to assess how these conditions influence these key parameters and their interrelationships. Methods This study was conducted at the Department of Urology, Institute of Post Graduate Medical Education & Research (IPGEMR), Kolkata, India, from February 2024 to January 2025. Male patients aged 18-60 years diagnosed with CEO and/or CP were recruited. Participants underwent baseline evaluations, including medical history, physical examination, blood tests for estosterone levels, semen analysi, and ultrasound imaging to assess testicular volume. Sexual function was assessed using a structured questionnaire developed based on established domains of male sexual function, including erectile function, sexual desire, orgasmic function, intercourse satisfaction, and overall satisfaction. Data were analyzed using descriptive and comparative statistical methods. Results The study included 153 participants, with 48 diagnosed with CEO and 105 with CP. The preliminary findings revealed several important insights. There was a significant reduction in both testicular volume and testosterone levels in men with CEO and CP, suggesting an association between these conditions and testicular atrophy and hormonal imbalances. Semen analysis showed a decrease in sperm count, motility, and morphology, indicating that CEO and CP can negatively affect fertility by impairing sperm quality. The structured questionnaire used to assess sexual function revealed that many participants experienced erectile dysfunction and painful ejaculation, which are common symptoms of these conditions. The study also found that changes in one parameter, such as testosterone levels, could influence others, like sexual function or semen quality. For example, lower testosterone levels were associated with poorer sexual function and reduced sperm quality. Conclusion This study is unique in its comprehensive approach to evaluating the multifaceted impact of CEO and CP on male reproductive health. By this integrated approach, this study contributes to a deeper understanding of the clinical manifestations and long-term consequences of these chronic urological conditions, particularly how each parameter (testicular volume, testosterone levels, semen quality, and sexual function) affects the others. The findings highlight the need for further research to explore the complex interrelationships between these parameters and their implications for male reproductive health.
引言 慢性附睾炎睾丸炎(CEO)和慢性前列腺炎(CP)是常见的泌尿系统疾病,对男性生殖健康有重大影响。尽管它们的患病率很高,但评估它们对睾丸体积、睾酮水平、精液质量和性功能综合影响的全面研究却很有限。本研究旨在通过采用综合方法来填补这一空白,以评估这些疾病如何影响这些关键参数及其相互关系。
方法 本研究于2024年2月至2025年1月在印度加尔各答研究生医学教育与研究学院(IPGEMR)泌尿外科进行。招募年龄在18至60岁之间被诊断为CEO和/或CP的男性患者。参与者接受了基线评估,包括病史、体格检查、睾酮水平血液检测、精液分析以及超声成像以评估睾丸体积。使用基于男性性功能既定领域开发的结构化问卷评估性功能,包括勃起功能、性欲、性高潮功能、性交满意度和总体满意度。采用描述性和比较性统计方法分析数据。
结果 该研究纳入了153名参与者,其中48人被诊断为CEO,105人被诊断为CP。初步研究结果揭示了几个重要的见解。患有CEO和CP的男性睾丸体积和睾酮水平均显著降低,表明这些疾病与睾丸萎缩和激素失衡之间存在关联。精液分析显示精子数量、活力和形态下降,表明CEO和CP可通过损害精子质量对生育能力产生负面影响。用于评估性功能的结构化问卷显示,许多参与者经历了勃起功能障碍和射精疼痛,这是这些疾病的常见症状。该研究还发现,一个参数(如睾酮水平)的变化可能会影响其他参数,如性功能或精液质量。例如,较低的睾酮水平与较差的性功能和精子质量降低有关。
结论 本研究在全面评估CEO和CP对男性生殖健康的多方面影响方面具有独特性。通过这种综合方法,本研究有助于更深入地了解这些慢性泌尿系统疾病的临床表现和长期后果,特别是每个参数(睾丸体积、睾酮水平、精液质量和性功能)如何相互影响。研究结果凸显了进一步研究以探索这些参数之间复杂的相互关系及其对男性生殖健康影响的必要性。