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What Caused My Testicles To Have Uneven Sizes?

Seven years ago my testicles seemed to change in size. The left testicle has totally shrunk in size while the other has increased considerably in size.I have never experienced any pain or problems with ejaculation, going to the toilet, etc.You may find it strange that I have never had this checked out but as I say this has not caused me any pain or problems in use whatsoever.I am still a virgin so the issue has not been discussed with a partner. Can you please advise what it might be? I obviously realise I should see a GP as soon as possible to get it looked at.The reason I am suddenly concerned about this now is because I am now in a relationship that may well progress further sexually and do not want to cause any embarrassment on either side.A reply with any suggestions would be appreciated.Please do not think this is a hoax, I am of a very shy nature and a visit to the doctor petrifies me, probably more than most, particularly as I have continuously left it for several years.
posted on Wed, 18 Jun 2014
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Hi.
Thanks for your query and an elucidate history.
As you had no pain or no symptoms this sort of changes occurred innocuously.
IT loos to me that the left testis went into a stage of atrophy, that is why it is appearing to be totally shrunk. The cause could have shut down of a arterial blood supply for idiopathic reasons.
The right one goes into functional hypertrophy. This is nature's way to compensate for the loss and you are very lucky that your hormonal and sexual functions will be intact.
So stop worrying about the relationship and performance. IT will be absolutely normal.
There is nothing to be concerned about if he bodily functions are normal.
Almost all patients ore shy,; this shyness becomes a problem if you are going to hind anything from the Doctor at least.
Get an opinion of an Urologist and go for all the tests as advised by him; including ultrasonography and color doppler.
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What Caused My Testicles To Have Uneven Sizes?

Hi. Thanks for your query and an elucidate history. As you had no pain or no symptoms this sort of changes occurred innocuously. IT loos to me that the left testis went into a stage of atrophy, that is why it is appearing to be totally shrunk. The cause could have shut down of a arterial blood supply for idiopathic reasons. The right one goes into functional hypertrophy. This is nature s way to compensate for the loss and you are very lucky that your hormonal and sexual functions will be intact. So stop worrying about the relationship and performance. IT will be absolutely normal. There is nothing to be concerned about if he bodily functions are normal. Almost all patients ore shy,; this shyness becomes a problem if you are going to hind anything from the Doctor at least. Get an opinion of an Urologist and go for all the tests as advised by him; including ultrasonography and color doppler.