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Should Testosterone Injections Be Taken After Testicle Removal?

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Posted on Sat, 13 Sep 2014
Question: Question 1: I got my right testicle removed, how much time does it take for the left testicle to produce enough testosterone. I have a testosterone level drop which is around 3.62 as of now. I don't get any more morning woods

Question 2: Should i take testosterone injections, if so for how long? Is there any side effects?.

Question 3: I have a varicocele grade 1 in my left testicle. How can i ensure that this does not progress to next level. Should i go for a treatment like surgery?.

Question 4: Is there any natural way of getting testosterone boost up quickly? What should i take on a regular basis on diet.

Question 5: I am right now wearing Jockey sports, which is a tight underwear. Is this fine?.
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Breast swelling, headache, anxiety

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for your query.

Should i take testosterone injections, if so for how long? Is there any side effects?.

It should be decided based on physical examination and identifying the cause of your sexual dysfunction. As of now t cannot be confirmed that you are experiencing sexual problems only because of your testosterone levels. Moreover, you did not provide the units of testosterone levels. Levels less than 3 ng/ml are considered for initiating testosterone replacement therapy.

Side effects of replacement include:
Breast swelling, headache, anxiety, increased facial or body hair growth, male-pattern baldness, increased or decreased interest in sex, numbness or tingly feeling or pain or swelling where the medicine was injected.

I have a varicocele grade 1 in my left testicle. How can i ensure that this does not progress to next level. Should i go for a treatment like surgery?

You have to periodically go for follow up and get assessed for the need of surgery, as surgery is the only treatment option. Moreover, there are no clinically proven preventive measures for varicocele progression.

Is there any natural way of getting testosterone boost up quickly? What should i take on a regular basis on diet.

There is no such specific diet which can boost up testosterone levels.

I am right now wearing Jockey sports, which is a tight underwear. Is this fine?

Support is usually necessary when doing exercise and other strenuous activities. Cannot particularly recommend a brand of underwear for this. Depends on the comfort of individual.

Hope it helps.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (8 days later)
Thanks Dr. XXXXXXX I guess you missed my first question, let me re-phrase it back.

Question 1: I got my right testicle removed, how much time does it take for the left testicle to produce enough testosterone to compensate the both?.

Question 2: How long does it take for varicose vein to progress to next level and is there any cause which can make it to propagate to next level?.

Addtional requested info:
My testorstone level was 3.69 ng/mL which i took at night some one month back. The methodology was CLIA.
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Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (17 hours later)
Brief Answer:
It varies widely but probably about a year.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I got my right testicle removed, how much time does it take for the left testicle to produce enough testosterone to compensate the both?.

It varies widely but probably about a year.

How long does it take for varicose vein to progress to next level and is there any cause which can make it to propagate to next level?.

Activities that include prolonged standing and strenuous activities like outdoor sports aggravate progression. Exact time span cannot be predicted.

Thanks!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad
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Follow up: Dr. Naveen Poola (22 hours later)
Thanks XXXXXXX

One final question.

" Activities that include prolonged standing and strenuous activities like outdoor sports aggravate progression. Exact time span cannot be predicted. "

I do swimming at weekends, is that a concern?.

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Answered by Dr. Naveen Poola (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
No

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

No, I personally did not see my patient's experiencing this.

Thanks!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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Should Testosterone Injections Be Taken After Testicle Removal?

Brief Answer: Breast swelling, headache, anxiety Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query. Should i take testosterone injections, if so for how long? Is there any side effects?. It should be decided based on physical examination and identifying the cause of your sexual dysfunction. As of now t cannot be confirmed that you are experiencing sexual problems only because of your testosterone levels. Moreover, you did not provide the units of testosterone levels. Levels less than 3 ng/ml are considered for initiating testosterone replacement therapy. Side effects of replacement include: Breast swelling, headache, anxiety, increased facial or body hair growth, male-pattern baldness, increased or decreased interest in sex, numbness or tingly feeling or pain or swelling where the medicine was injected. I have a varicocele grade 1 in my left testicle. How can i ensure that this does not progress to next level. Should i go for a treatment like surgery? You have to periodically go for follow up and get assessed for the need of surgery, as surgery is the only treatment option. Moreover, there are no clinically proven preventive measures for varicocele progression. Is there any natural way of getting testosterone boost up quickly? What should i take on a regular basis on diet. There is no such specific diet which can boost up testosterone levels. I am right now wearing Jockey sports, which is a tight underwear. Is this fine? Support is usually necessary when doing exercise and other strenuous activities. Cannot particularly recommend a brand of underwear for this. Depends on the comfort of individual. Hope it helps.