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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.
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Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
Causes of testicular failure include chromosomal abnormalities, testicular torsion, direct trauma to the testicles, diseases that affect the testicle (such as mumps, orchitis [inflammation of the testes], 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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• Definition
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• Testicular Failure Diagnosis & Tests
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• Testicular Failure Complications
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Infertility
• Mumps
• Testicular Cancer
• Testicular Torsion
• Undescended Testicle
Tests & Exams
• Testosterone
Other Topics
• Drug Abuse
• Gynecomastia
• Penis
• Physical Examination
• Scrotum
• Testes
Review Date : 10/6/2003
Reviewed By : Tarun Jain, M.D., Endocrinology & Infertility Division, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network
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