Testicular failure
Definition
Testicular failure is the inability of the testicles to produce sperm or male hormones.
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Alternative Names
Primary hypogonadism - maleCauses
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:
- Activities that may cause constant, low-level injury to the scrotum, such as riding a motorcycle
- Frequent and heavy use of marijuana
- Undescended testicles at birth
References
Bhasin S, Cunningham GR, Hayes FJ, et al. Testosterone therapy in adult men with androgen deficiency syndromes: an Endocrine Society clinical practice guideline. J Clin Endocrinol Metab. 2006 Jun;91(6):1995-2010.
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