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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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Dr. Leila Hashemi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Testicular Atrophy: Hi, the atrophied Testis is unable to produce Testosterone due to loss of cells.

Answered 11/28/2014

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