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Hello, i am considering a vasectomy and have heard that in the long run (20-30 years) it can cause testicular atrophy/shrinkage. have you encountered this in your clinical practice?

Q: hello, i am considering a vasectomy and have heard that in the long run (20-30 years) it can cause testicular atrophy/shrinkage. have you encountered this in your clinical practice?

: No, it should not happen with vasectomy by itself.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Specializes in Nephrology and Dialysis

No, it should not happen with vasectomy by itself.

Answered 7/21/2022

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

No. This is bunk. Pl do not listen to non physician or well meaning friends and the internet- it is almost always wrong and sometimes dangerous

Answered 7/22/2022

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A member asked:

Hello, i am considering a vasectomy and have heard that in the long run (20-30 years) it can cause testicular atrophy/shrinkage. have you encountered this in your clinical practice?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Hiep Le answered

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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