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Can Splenectomy Affect Testosterone Production In The Body?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Apr 2017
Question: I am 67 years old, and I had my spleen removed (due to a sport accident) when I was 13. Would there be any correlation between testosterone (or amount thereof) and the spleen at this age?
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (42 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
no link between them

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

spleen removal does not affect testosterone production or function at any age.

Kind Regards!
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Can Splenectomy Affect Testosterone Production In The Body?

Brief Answer: no link between them Detailed Answer: Hello, spleen removal does not affect testosterone production or function at any age. Kind Regards!