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Testicle atrophied after infection. is it possible the leydig cells were unaffected as they can be resistant to chemo so wouldn't that apply here?
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Let me reassure you: I think this is the third time I've seen your question. I'm sorry about your testis. Leydig cells are extremely hard to destroy, though the rest of the testicular tissue is fragile. If you're getting erections like usual, and the rest of your body is that of a young man, you need to stop worrying. If not, you need to get with a physician. Especially, you're no less a man for having lost a testis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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If one of my testicle atrophied from infection a decent amount, is it possible that the leydig cells are still left in it and only the sertoli died?
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