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A member asked:

My husband had testicular torsion when he was younger, could this be a reason why we are having trouble conceiving?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Sometimes: It might be a contributing factor, or may not be important. He should be evaluated, and if you've been trying for a year you should too.

Dr Villaplana and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2012

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Respected sir, i had testicular torsion 5 years back, and one testes has been removed with orchidectomy and orchiopexy, i have only one, now if i do masturbate, will it cause any problem, or will the torsion recur?

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Can testicular torsion cause erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation?

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I have bell clapper deformity in my right testicle and have experienced intermittent testicular torsion for years. My urologist proposed that I wait until I no longer want children for an orchiopexy, as it may cause infertility. Is that a valid risk?

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