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posted 09-01-2003 11:28 PM            

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When i was 20, i had an accident and i lost one of my testicals. I am now wanting to start a family. My doctor then told me i could. But i have my doughts...Has anyone out there had the same experience.
Please let me know

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posted 09-02-2003 12:56 AM            

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Hi.......Men with only 1 testical have still fathered children.Nature thought ahead when the reproductive organs were required.If a man loses a testical in a accident or cancer the remaining testical would still be producing sperm.Men dont require 2 testicals to reproduce.Even with 1 testical your chances to have off spring are still high.Though you should maybe get a sperm count done just to see where you stand on this matter.If your a healthy male and no damage was done to the remaining testical you should be ok.Good luck with it all......

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posted 09-02-2003 02:44 AM            

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I agree with manofthemoment. All should be well and you should be able to father children. Have a sperm count done if you need to be sure.

I have only 1 testicle too, but I cannot have children. Don't be alarmed! The difference between us is that my testicle is partially undescended. It was hidden high in the scrotum all my life (I'm 30 now) and the higher temperatures there have made it infertile. (My right nut was completely undescended and removed from my abdomen in 1996.) Two semen tests have confirmed my sterility: "no sperm found". Strangely, this has not bothered me nearly as much as losing my unseen nut.

If you can easily see and feel your ball, I would say there's an excellent chance it is fertile as always. One testicle doesn't just "give up" due to the loss of the other.

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posted 09-02-2003 02:34 PM            

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Hi
I cant tell you what a relief its been hearing from you guys....THANK YOU VERY MUCH...ill keep trying and wish me luck

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posted 09-02-2003 02:36 PM            

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My other testical appairs to be normal, so heres hoping

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posted 09-03-2003 05:02 PM            

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You'll probably have no problem conceiving. I've heard many cases of guys with one testicle becoming fathers easily. There are some who have more difficulty, but they eventually are successful. Good luck and have fun!

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posted 09-03-2003 05:54 PM            

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my brother only has one testicle, his son is 6'2" and 220lbs. Don't worry, I think you will be a father without any problem

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posted 09-04-2003 02:14 AM            

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thats heaps

thats all a relief, heres hoping, ill keep in touch

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posted 09-04-2003 11:34 AM            

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If all else fails there is the needle method. They draw out some sperm from the testicle & fertilize the egg with it.

Good luck,

G

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posted 09-05-2003 10:45 PM            

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Don't worry about it. My Dad lost a ball when he was a little kid to disease. He had 5 kids. I think that proves that you only need one!!

Good Luck

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