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A member asked:
If a testicular infection(orchitis) causes atrophy of a testicle, will that testicle produce less testosterone or are leydig cells more resistant?
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Testicular Atrophy: Hi, the atrophied Testis is unable to produce Testosterone due to loss of cells.
Answered 11/28/2014
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What are the dangers of having testicular atrophy as a result of an orchitis infection and how can it be tested for ?!
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I read online that sometimes after bacterial orchitis/infection, the leydig cells can still remain intact in an atrophied testicle. Why?
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Cause of testies to diminish in size. Dr concerned that my testicles were small. Noticed the change myself, testosterone levels were normal. Is there a reason for this. I dont drink alcohol, no drugs. Does atrophy cause Ed ? Is this reversible,help?
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