Testosterone and fertility
Hello everyone,
I'm starting this discussion to understand how many people, after unilateral orchiectomy, have managed to maintain a near-normal sperm count and adequate hormone levels without undergoing any hormone therapy.
Several studies on PubMed show that there is almost always a reduction in sperm count and hormone levels, and sometimes, even unilateral orchiectomy can lead to azoospermia. Despite this, many doctors continue to push the idea that one testicle compensates for the work of two and treat the issue in a decidedly cursory manner, not offering blood tests to check testosterone levels or preventive cryopreservation.
I'd like to know your experiences, if possible, and, if you have actually experienced compensation, how long ago. In my case, after almost a year, my levels dropped significantly, despite the doctors' reassurances.
Thank you in advance!