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Tested for testosterone; 288, range 348-1197; free 7.9, range 9.3-26.5. feeling bad for a while. hve varicose veins in testicles, could it cause low t?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Unlikely: The varicose veins might effect your sperm count by increasing temperature to the testicles, but not the testosterone itself. You would be best served to talk to an endocrinologist or urologist.

Dr Rivera-Godreau agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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A member asked:

Tested for testosterone; 288, range 348-1197; free 7.9, range 9.3-26.5. feeling bad for a while. hve varicose veins in testicles, could it cause low t?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Rivera-Godreau agreed

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