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Testicular failure

Definition:
Testicular failure is the inability of the testicles to produce sperm or male hormones.

Alternative Names:
Primary hypogonadism - male

Causes, incidence, and risk factors:

Causes of testicular failure include chromosomal abnormalities, testicular torsion, direct trauma to the testicles, diseases that affect the testicle (such as mumpsorchitis and testicular cancer), and a variety of drugs. The condition is uncommon.

Increased risk is associated with activities that may cause constant, low level trauma to the scrotum (such as riding a motorcycle) or frequent administration of a drug known to affect testicular function (such as heavy marijuana use or taking some prescription medications). Men who had undescended testicles at birth are at higher risk.



Review Date: 8/10/2001
Reviewed By: Sheila Feit, M.D., Department of Endocrinology & Metabolism, North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset, NY. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network

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