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Is the atrophy of a man's testicles an effect of taking anabolic-androgenic steroids?

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Yes: By taking steroids you tell your endocrine system you don't need hormones so it shuts the testicles down. They atrophy and can retract some. For more: www.Peedoc.Com @thepeedoc.

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Answered 9/29/2019

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