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Can sexual function be affected after unilateral orchiectomy

Dr. Alex Carter
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2025-05-01 04:47:04
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If only one testicle is removed
, the remaining testicle
function is normal, generally will not affect sexual function, testicle is removed, the remaining testicle will usually appear compensatory hyperplasia, can secrete androgen to maintain normal sexual function, and the fertility of the patient will not be affected. However, if the remaining testicle function is abnormal, the androgen level in the body after one testicle removal may affect sexual function, impotence, premature ejaculation and other phenomena, resulting in reduced sexual life quality.