Is it still possible to have normal fertility with only one testicle?

Some men have one testicle removed due to some male problems, leaving only one. Testicles are naturally a pair, not just one. This makes many patients worry that they can't have children and have sex like normal men because they only have one testicle. In fact, one testicle can also have a normal sex life and normal childbearing. Now let's take a look at the relevant knowledge about testicles.

The testicles are located in the scrotum, one on each side, and the left side is generally 1 cm lower than the right side. The testicles are slightly flattened elliptical, with a smooth surface, divided into inner and outer sides, front and back edges, and upper and lower ends. The front edge is free; the back edge has blood vessels, nerves and lymphatic vessels entering and exiting, and is in contact with the epididymis and the testicular part of the vas deferens. The upper end and the back edge are attached to the epididymis head, and the lower end is free. The outer side is convex, and the inner side is flat. The testicles grow rapidly with sexual maturity, and shrink and become smaller with the decline of sexual function in old age.

The internal structure of the testis is wrapped by a layer of tough tissue on the outside, called the white membrane, which protects the testis. The white membrane thickens and extends inward, dividing the testis into many small chambers, which are called testicular septa and testicular lobules. Normal men generally have 200 to 300 lobules, which are filled with testicular parenchyma, where sperm is produced, called seminiferous tubules. If a small piece of testicular parenchyma is cut and placed under a microscope for observation, it can be seen that the seminiferous tubules are thin tubes.

Therefore, if you only have one testicle, don't worry. If the test result of the remaining testicle is normal and there is no problem with spermatogenesis, it will not affect the male's life and sex life. However, you must pay attention to the care of the testicles and be moderate in your sex life. Don't cross your legs or sit for more than three hours, as these will increase the temperature of the testicles and affect sperm production.