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A member asked:

Testicles shrunk (probably due to infection). will i have to be on testosterone replacement therapy for the rest of my life? (i have low testosterone)

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Dr. John Chiu answered

Yes: One's the ball game is lost, you will have to use the supplement to maintain normal sexual function (testosterone also helps to maintain muscle mass and arguably cardioprotective).

Dr Amico Jr and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 10/23/2017

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