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Testicular failure
Alternate Names : Primary hypogonadism - male
Definition
Testicular failure is the inability of the testicles to produce sperm or male hormones. See also:
Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Testicular failure is uncommon. Causes include: - Certain drugs, including glucocorticoids, ketoconazole, and opioids
- Chromosome problems
- Diseases that affect the testicle, including mumps, orchitis, and testicular cancer
- Injury to the testicles
- Testicular torsion
The following things increase the risk for testicular failure:
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Review Date : 6/22/2009
Reviewed By : Linda J. Vorvick, MD, Medical Director, MEDEX Northwest Division of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Washington, School of Medicine; Louis S. Liou, MD, PhD, Assistant Professor of Urology, Department of Surgery, Boston University School of Medicine. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
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