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its caused usually by secondary infection from the UTI(urinary tract infection).so it can spread into the spermatic cord.the best way to avoid that from happening is by

1-drinking 2 litres water every day.

2-post coitel urination.

3-take suppressive antibiotics for recurrent UTI.

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Some STDs cause epididymitis, but not all epididymitis is caused by STDs.

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Using condoms and not having sex with anyone who has an STD can prevent some cases of epididymitis.


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