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Is testicle shrinkage related to drug use, or is that just to scare teens?

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Dr. George Klauber answered

Specializes in Pediatric Urology

Could be: Use of androgens for body building or strength can certainly shrink testicles. That like all recreational drug use, especially for teens is dumb.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 10/25/2016

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