What to do if the testicles are too small?

Testicles are the most important core reproductive organs of men and play an extremely important role in the normal physiological functions of men. Therefore, we must be vigilant when treating testicles and not let them suffer any damage. Because testicles are very fragile, stimulation will affect the production of sperm and male hormones, which has a great impact on men's lives. Let's take a look at what to do if testicles are too small?

In clinical practice, we often encounter adult men whose testicles are smaller than normal, and they are worried about the impact on fertility. In fact, small testicles can be physiological or pathological. Physiological small testicles generally do not affect fertility as long as the man can produce enough normal sperm.

There are many reasons for pathological testicular shrinkage, the most common of which are chronic wasting diseases, endocrine disorders (hypothyroidism and hypopituitarism), persistent high fever, taking large amounts of female hormones, viral orchitis (such as mumps complicated with orchitis), testicular syphilis, etc. These diseases can cause testicular atrophy, resulting in a volume smaller than normal.

Pathological testicular atrophy and shrinkage usually affect spermatogonia or spermatocytes in the seminiferous tubules. When these cells atrophy, they cannot produce sperm, or are damaged and cannot produce normal sperm. In addition to the manifestation of testicular atrophy and shrinkage, infertility is often accompanied. However, because interstitial cells that secrete male hormones are less involved, it generally does not affect the development of male reproductive organs and male secondary characteristics (such as beard growth, lower voice, prominent Adam's apple, muscle development, etc.). However, from the actual clinical situation, severe testicular atrophy and infertility are not common. Whether testicular atrophy is accompanied by fertility disorders can be examined by semen microscopy. If the sperm count is less than 20-60 million per milliliter of semen, and the sperm motility is reduced and the morphology is abnormal, infertility should be considered.

Frequent masturbation can cause excessive congestion of the prostate, leading to impotence and premature ejaculation, causing sexual dysfunction. Masturbation during adolescence can also affect the normal development of the penis and testicles. If the situation requires a checkup at the hospital, if the semen quality is normal, the testicles are small and do not affect sexual function, then no medication is needed.

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