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Can taking trt shots once a month cause ones testes to shrink, sperm cnt 2 b low, shut ur natural function down and other scary stuff, ? the good of tr

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Yes: That's exactly what testosterone can do. It is most often reversible but you have to see a male reproductive specialist for treatment. There are testosterone replacement regimens that can preserve sperm counts and testis size.

Answered 3/4/2014

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