What Is Testicular Atrophy?
6. Symptoms
The symptoms of testicular atrophy vary somewhat depending on the underlying cause and whether it occurs before or after puberty. Men who have already gone through puberty may notice that one or both testicles are no longer of normal size. The testes may also appear softer or take on a different shape or texture. Pain is often present as well.
If the cause of the atrophy is testicular torsion, which most often affects adolescents, symptoms include sudden, severe pain as well as vomiting, dizziness, and lumps in the scrotal sac. Atrophy caused by an underlying infection may involve systemic symptoms, such as fever and nausea. Testicular atrophy that occurs before puberty may be notable for the lack of development of pubic hair, facial hair, and other secondary sex characteristics.
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