Can someone who has lost one testicle be a father?

Can I still have children? Yes, in most cases, people with one testicle can get someone pregnant. Remember, one testicle can provide enough testosterone for you to get an erection and ejaculate. This is also enough to produce adequate sperm for fertilization.

1. Does having one testicle affect sperm count?
2. What do you call a man with one testicle?
3. Can a man with one ball have a baby?
4. Can you still have kids with one testicle?
5. What happens if a baby testicle doesn't drop?
6. Can you lose a testicle inside you?
7. Can you get an erection without testes?
8. What to expect after having a testicle removed?
9. Which testis is more important?
10. How serious is an undescended testicle?
11. What does it mean when a man's balls don't drop?
12. What are the side effects of losing a testicle?
13. How painful is having a testicle removed?
14. What does a dead testicle feel like?
15. What testicle produces sperm?
16. Which testicle does the sperm come from?

Does having one testicle affect sperm count?

Semen and sperm production

There could be reduced semen production as a result of having only one testicle, and sometimes it depends on why there is only one testis, but in most cases, fertility is not affected.

What do you call a man with one testicle?

Monorchism (also monorchidism) is the state of having only one testicle within the scrotum.

Can a man with one ball have a baby?

Yes, in most cases, people with one testicle can get someone pregnant. Remember, one testicle can provide enough testosterone for you to get an erection and ejaculate. This is also enough to produce adequate sperm for fertilization.

Can you still have kids with one testicle?

Men with one undescended testicle can still have children, but their fertility is lower than normal by roughly half. If they have surgery to correct it, especially when younger, their fertility is about the same as if they never had a problem.

What happens if a baby testicle doesn't drop?

A testicle that does not drop into the correct place in the scrotum could become damaged. This could lead to infertility (not being able to have children) later in life or to other medical problems.

Can you lose a testicle inside you?

Signs and symptoms of a retractile testicle include: The testicle may be moved by hand from the groin into the scrotum and won't immediately retreat to the groin. The testicle might spontaneously appear in the scrotum and remain there for a time. The testicle might spontaneously disappear again for a time.

Can you get an erection without testes?

Without both testicles, your body won't be able to make as much testosterone as it needs. That might lower your sex drive and make it harder to have erections. You could have hot flashes, lose some muscle mass, and be more tired than usual.

What to expect after having a testicle removed?

If both your testicles were removed, you may start to notice changes in your body several weeks after surgery due to not having male hormones. The most obvious changes may be hot flashes and sweating. You may lose your sex drive, gain weight, or not be able to get an erection. These changes can be upsetting.

Which testis is more important?

It's normal for one of your testicles to be bigger than the other. The right testicle tends to be the bigger one. One of them also usually hangs a little lower than the other within the scrotum.

How serious is an undescended testicle?

An undescended testicle increases the risk of infertility (not being able to have children), testicular cancer, hernias and testicular torsion (twisting). An empty scrotum also can cause significant psychological stress as the boy gets older. For these reasons, early treatment is very important.

What does it mean when a man's balls don't drop?

Undescended testes occur when one or both testicles don't drop down into the scrotum before birth. Also called cryptorchidism, this is the most common birth defect of the male genitals, affecting one out of every 125 baby boys. The condition is more common in premature and low-birth weight babies.

What are the side effects of losing a testicle?

But if both testicles are removed, sperm cannot be made and a man becomes infertile. Also, without testicles, a man cannot make enough testosterone, which can decrease sex drive and affect his ability to have erections. Other effects could include fatigue, hot flashes, and loss of muscle mass.

How painful is having a testicle removed?

You won't feel pain during the procedure. The doctors may numb your groin area so you can have the surgery while you're awake, or you may be given something to make you sleep. During: Your surgeon will make a small incision – a cut -- into the abdomen just above your pubic area. They will take out the whole testicle.

What does a dead testicle feel like?

When the testes die, the scrotum will be very tender, red, and swollen. Often the patient won't be able to get comfortable. Any pain or discomfort in the testes is a sign to get medical help right away.

What testicle produces sperm?

Within the testes are coiled masses of tubes called seminiferous tubules. These tubules are responsible for producing the sperm cells through a process called spermatogenesis. The epididymis is a long, coiled tube that rests on the backside of each testicle.

Which testicle does the sperm come from?

The urethra then runs from the bladder through the penis. Sperm production in the testes takes place in coiled structures called seminiferous tubules. Along the top of each testicle is the epididymis. This is a cordlike structure where the sperm mature and are stored.