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Testicular failure    See images

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Alternative names:

Primary hypogonadism - male

Definition:

Testicular failure is the inability of the testicles to produce sperm or male hormones.

Causes and Risks

Causes of testicular failure include chromosomal abnormalities, testicular torsion, direct trauma to the testicles, diseases that affect the testicle (such as mumps orchitis and testicular cancer), and a variety of drugs. The condition is uncommon.

Increased risk is associated with activities that may cause constant, low level trauma to the scrotum (such as riding a motorcycle) or frequent administration of a drug known to affect testicular function (such as heavy marijuana use or taking some prescription medications). Men who had undescended testicles at birth are at higher risk.

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