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  1. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    @TheIronAsylum It could be a varicocele, causing the veins to bulge across the surface of the testicles. Did it clear up at all, or increase in size? Your balls disappearing up into you sounds like a problem with the cremastic chords, which are the muscle-walled chords which your testicles are...

  2. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    @croboy17 Hi croboy17, thanks for tagging me as it has brought me back to this thread. In regard to some of the other symptoms you've mentioned, my urine flow has been weakened, perhaps to half pressure of what it was. bladder does not void as easily, and i find i have to squeeze out the...

  3. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    That's good news, thanks for the update. Could have been a combination of the change in protein source, maca root and time for something to heal. When did you notice improvement, can you give more details, a time line, it would be really useful to know. I've had this for four years and not seen...

  4. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    1-2 spermatoceles showed up on my scan too, and can affect function, though I don't know to what extent. If a doctor has examined your scrotum forcefully, then they could possibly have caused one if it is a recent thing. Can also have developed by itself. For reducing the effect, and increasing...

  5. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    I've heard of testicular appendage torsion, though I don't remember the best way to detect it. An MRI of the pelvis might show what is wrong, but can be expensive. For the scar tissue, it can be improved with increase of bloodflow, massaging the area, and application of heat - just not to the...

  6. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    That is what I had from a few, and it was very disappointing and off-putting, that they didn't seem at all interested in finding out what was wrong or fixing it. But there's a chance you'll have a capable doctor, who will find out more information for you, so it is honestly better to chance...

  7. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    Follow your instinct. I would say any abnormality that lasts more than a few days is worth the visit. If it is very expensive for you, then consider postponing the appointment, so you can see whether things improve completely. If it is just about the time or not wanting to 'bother' the...

  8. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    Hi moviegoer, you've given good information again. It also sounds like things are on the mend for you, and a fairly complete recovery plan. For your questions, a sperm count is a good idea, mention it to your local doctor or urologist. You give a sample in a jar, as soon afterwards as possible...

  9. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    There is something called a silent torsion, which is painless, but it is quite rare. They found a small hernia on me, which can restrict blood flow to the testicle. Ultrasound should also show that if it is present. I read a medical study of possible amelioration of penile function based on a...

  10. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    hi moviegoer, well a lot of your post sounds too familiar. You also seem like you are quite aware of your symptoms and have read a decent amount on it too. I wonder if you have a partial torsion, or intermittent as you said. I have wondered the same about myself. I too had the painful point on...

  11. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    kelcy, a reason why you may feel better in the morning is because that is when testosterone levels are highest, after a good sleep. The penis being smaller and cold might be a lack of nitric oxide being produced, maybe also low DHT I have read. Make sure you tell the doctor/urologist about...

  12. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    Prikkel, maybe you could find somewhere to have blood hormone tests done privately, they are usually not very expensive. See if it is within your budget. Testosterone alone would be a good indicator to start with. The nipple sensitivity can be a sign of raised prolactin, which is sometimes due...

  13. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    hi Rogaine, the link was removed it looks like, can you post some keywords so it can be found with a search engine? I would think Rogaine has an effect on the hormones, which I've read in finasteride for example can lead to testicle atrophy like this. Maybe look into a short term hormone...

  14. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    I saw perhaps a dozen specialists in all, and nothing has come from it. I think part of the problem is they are too busy to be able to focus on one patient and work out what is wrong. The other problem is that I never saw the same one twice, neither I nor they have any choice about that, it is...

  15. Sudden testicle shrinkage. No libido, fatigue. Varicocele?

    That's good to hear Prikkel, I hope things continue to improve for you. Post back here when you can, I don't often hear from people who have improved, so any info is good.
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