Epididymitis & Salpingitis: Can Women Contract Epididymitis?

Epididymitis is a condition that affects the epididymis, which is a tube that connects the testicles to the vas deferens. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection, and it is most common in sexually active men.

Women cannot catch epididymitis from men, because the epididymis is a male reproductive organ. However, women can develop a similar condition called salpingitis, which is an infection of the fallopian tubes. Salpingitis is also usually caused by a bacterial infection, and it can be transmitted through sexual contact.