Why do testicles shrink?

For male friends, health problems cannot be ignored, especially when you find that your testicles are atrophied, you should pay attention to the causes. Some are caused by viral infections, some may be caused by damage and inflammation.

1. Viral infection

Viral infection is the most common cause of testicular atrophy in children and adolescents, especially the mumps virus, commonly known as "mumps". When the testicles are invaded by this virus, the spermatogenic tissue in the testicles will be destroyed, the testicles will shrink in size, and the texture will become soft.

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2. Damage

If the scrotum or testicles have been hit, causing scrotal hematoma or testicular laceration, even if the wound heals, the testicles will be in a state of insufficient blood supply for a long time and atrophy will occur.

3. Inflammation

Severe orchitis causes testicular swelling and pain that can last for several days. Testicular tissue is destroyed by bacterial invasion, leading to atrophy of the testicular tissue.

4. Impact of radioactive substances

Anyone who has long-term contact with radioactive substances, such as long-term workers who work with X-rays, isotopes, etc., may develop testicular atrophy if they are not well protected.

5. Endocrine diseases

The testicle is an endocrine organ that mainly produces male hormones. Diseases of many endocrine-controlling organs in the body, such as the pituitary gland, adrenal glands, and hypothalamus, can interfere with the function of the testicles and cause testicular atrophy.