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Have Underdeveloped Testicle. Will This Lead To Low Testosterone?
I have an underdeveloped testicle which is going to be removed shortly, I am really worried about my testosterone levels due to this, I have always been weaker than my friends and always been very shy, is it likely that my underdeveloped testicle will have causes me low testosterone? Is it worth getting my testosterone levels checked? I'm 18 by the way, thanks
Fri, 10 May 2013
Hello
Thanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have underdeveloped testis (Hypogonadism) confirmed by a qualified surgeon or endocrinologist.
Ideally one has to do serum estimation of testosterone before removing the testicles as Testis is the only organ that secretes Testosterone.
Please get your serium levels of Testosterone done before surgery.
Dr.Patil.
Thanks for your query.Based on the facts that you have posted it appears that you have underdeveloped testis (Hypogonadism) confirmed by a qualified surgeon or endocrinologist.
Ideally one has to do serum estimation of testosterone before removing the testicles as Testis is the only organ that secretes Testosterone.
Please get your serium levels of Testosterone done before surgery.
Dr.Patil.
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