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

Started by Michelle123, February 15, 2014, 03:40:32 PM

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Michelle123

February 15, 2014, 03:40:32 PM
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?
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Jill F

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February 15, 2014, 05:05:04 PM
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.
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Michelle123

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February 15, 2014, 05:23:46 PM
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.
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