What Causes Decreased Penile And Testicular Sensations?

Posted on Mon, 13 Feb 2017

Question: Hi, I have a few more questions. I have been having sexual difficulties lately. Hopefully ou can see the previous questions from last time. However I have losted a lot of sensations in the tip of my penis and all in the testicles. I truly feel like there is more going on here and I would really like to figure this out. I am wondering that with the varicocele as if this does get to a point that the teatciles fail is that the end of my sex life? Also I have pain etc in the penis as well.

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Treatment of varicocele needed.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.
I can understand your concerns.

I have gone through the discussion which you had earlier with one of my colleague doctor here through this site.

Your Testosterone and FSH levels are normal and you have bilateral varicocele.

Now, you have decreased penile and testicular sensations.

I would like to discuss some facts here to help you understand this:

Varicocele can affect fertility but very few cases. There is no clear evidence in literature that it is a definite cause of infertility.

Decreased penile sensations can be due to illness like diabetes, penile trauma, excessive cycling, use of some drugs. If these causes are ruled out, anxiety can also cause this (psychological).

The pain in testicles can be due to the heaviness due to varicocele.

In my opinion, treatment of varicocele should help you great deal. Here I would also like to mention that varicocele per se, is unlikely to cause decreased penile sensations or difficulty in performing sexual activity.

With the details you have provided, I don't find any other reason to worry for you.
Kindly discuss this with your local doctor.

Hope this helps.
Feel free to discuss further.
Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (4 hours later)

Is any of this permanent?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Not permanent

Detailed Answer:
No, I don't think so.
Your sex-life would be normal.

Wish you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Shubham Mehta (2 minutes later)

Can I ask what would be your best suggestion on steps to improve things?

Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (11 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Avoid lifting heavy weights, athletic supporter.

Detailed Answer:
Hello again.
Sorry for theate response.

Following suggestions will be of help for you:
You can take ibuprofen for pain relief.
Avoid long time standing.
Restrict cycling, jumping and jogging and lifting heavyweights.
Wearing and athletic supporter may help.
Do some dietary modifications like avoiding processed food and taking more raw food.

Hope this helps.
Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng