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A member asked:

Is that right that there's something we shouldn't take when bodybuilding because it reduces the size of testicles ?and what is it ?

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Dr. Jeffrey Bowman answered

Steroids: Anabolic steroids can cause this any many more possible complications.

Dr Del Valle agreed

Answered 6/24/2014

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My left testicle sometimes goes 3 times the size of my right testicle, and takes up lots of my scrotum. The vein above it also feels bigger than the right. If I sit on my back though they eventually shrink again, and aren't as uncomfy. What is this?

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Sir i had one testical and i want to do bodybuilding but it required some gears like injectable soo can i take it like testosterone injection is it safe ??

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How long does it take for a testicle to shrink? Im unsure if its shrinking or my mind is playing tricks. How small is too small ? Would need to know if its been shrinking if I was getting it checked?

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