THE HCG INSTITUTE
ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT TESTICULAR ATROPHY
Awareness can save you from many diseases or can prepare you to fight any medical condition.
WHAT
IS
TESTICULAR
ATROPHY? Are you aware of the term testicle atrophy? Well, it is a term used to describe the phenomenon of shrinkage of the testicles. The testicles get smaller due to a loss of some of the Leydig cells and germ cells. Germ cells are the cells that are responsible to produce sperms, and Leydig cells produce testosterone.
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WHAT
ARE
POSSIBLE
THE CAUSES?
As you age, the testes will likely begin to shrink. This all happens naturally as the body produces less testosterone or sperm after young age or peak reproductive years. The possible causes for testicular atrophy are: Age Testicular cancer Orchitis Diseases Excessive alcohol usage Hormone imbalance Testicular torsion (twisted spermatic cord) Varicocele (enlarged scortum)
WHAT OF
ARE
THE
TESTICULAR
SYMPTOMS ATROPHY?
It is often identified by the shrinkage of either one or more testicles. However, the person may experience additional symptoms. If the person hasn’t gone through puberty yet, then he might experience the following symptoms.
SYMPTOMS BEFORE
OF
TESTICULAR
ATROPHY
PUBERTY
1. Larger penis size 2. Lack of facial or pubic hair POST
PUBERTY
TESTICULAR
ATROPHY
SYMPTOMS
1. Soft testicles 2. Lower sex drive 3. Reduced muscle mass 4. Infertility 5. Reduced facial or pubic hair OTHER
SYMPTOMS
ATROPHY:
1. Pain in the testicles 2. Inflammation 3. Fever 4. Nausea
OF
TESTICULAR