Can you get a 1/2 orchiectomy? Does it work or does the other compensate?

[Michelle123]

Well, the title says it all.  I have never heard of a 1/2 orchie, but it seems like it would be nice if the 2nd didn't increase T to make up for the loss.  Any thoughts?

[Jill F]

Sorry, that doesn't work.  The pituitary will just tell the remaining one to go into overdrive.  My brother grew up with only one and he developed normally.  He even has a daughter now.

[Michelle123]

Well, I think that would be the case, but maybe it would take far less anti androgens to suppress one than to suppress two.   I don't know, just guessing.

As an aside, have an orchie seems to greatly increase your chances of reaching 100 if born male.