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Does losing your testicles lower your testosterone?

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Dr. Richard Boxer answered

Losing testicles: Testicle produce about 99% of the male hormones. Yes, losing them reduces testostrone.

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Answered 9/1/2013

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How do I know I got an groin injury? Will I become infertile or not produce testosterone? Symptoms? Can my testicles shrink or lose my beard?

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Will getting hit in the testis affect the testosterone level,sperm count and does it decrease the sensitivity of the testicles?if so is it permanent?

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