What are the effects of orchiectomy on men?

For men, testicles are very important. Once the testicles are removed, it is a fatal blow to men, and it will also affect men's fertility. Once the testicles are removed, they will face the pressure of passing on the family line, which means that men cannot give birth to the next generation. So besides this serious injury, what other effects will male testicular removal bring to the male body? Let's find out together!

What effects will orchiectomy have on the body? There are a large number of curved seminiferous tubules in the testicles, which contain interstitial cells. The seminiferous tubules are where sperm is produced. Testosterone secreted by interstitial cells is the most important male hormone, which plays a very important role in male sexual desire and sexual function.

The level of testosterone in men changes as they age, as follows:

(1) Embryonic period: Testosterone secretion peaks between 12 and 18 weeks of gestation and then decreases until it reaches its lowest level before birth.

(2) Neonatal period: Peripheral blood testosterone levels reach a peak and then drop to the lowest level before puberty.

(3) During puberty: Testosterone levels rise from almost undetectable to 400 Pyd1. The age at which testosterone levels in peripheral blood rise is 12 to 17 years old, which also indicates that the male's sexual function has basically matured, and he has the ability to produce sperm and engage in sexual behavior.

(4) Adult men aged 20 to 30: Peripheral blood testosterone levels are as high as 600μg/dl, and show rhythmic fluctuations. That is, there are cyclical changes in the year and rhythmic changes in the day. The annual cyclical rhythm of adult male peripheral blood testosterone levels is highest in autumn, at 800μg/dl, and lowest in spring, at 600μg/dl. The daily cyclical rhythmic changes are highest in the early morning and lowest in the evening.

(5) Adult men at the age of 50: Before the age of 50, the testosterone level of men has not decreased, but after the age of 50, it begins to decrease, generally to 500-200 μg/dl. It is currently believed that the reason why the testosterone level gradually decreases with age may be related to the reduction of Reye's cells.

If men lack testosterone in their bodies in the early stages, it will affect the development of their secondary sexual characteristics, leading to low or loss of sexual desire.

Once a man's testicles are removed, the blow is very fatal. However, if a man has a disease that requires testicle removal, he must accept it calmly for the sake of his health. After all, medical technology is so advanced now that these surgeries will not affect the safety of life. Therefore, men do not need to be too nervous and should face reality calmly.