That's intresting to hear that you're actually suffering from testostorone shortages. Have you talked to a doctor about perhaps doing hormone replacement therapy or anything? That might be worth your while.
I was into Tae Kwon Do when I was pretty young and while at a "tournament" I got kicked in the pants pretty good (I assume). I believe my left testicle shrunk within weeks of that happening. I don't remember exactly how old I was, maybe, 7? ..I don't know, but i've had only one testicle for most of my life (I'm 19 right now)... Yeah, i'm pretty sure having one testicle doesn't ruin what most have two there for. I read the original post on the other thread (the one that is linked to this one)... Freak?! Oh my god, they're balls. Having one doesn't detract from anything, really. Judging from the other posts, you can certainly impregnate a woman, so... I don't know... I cared a lot before, but unless you meet somebody who thinks having one testicle qualifies one to be a freak.. It's not a deal at all.
But the reason i'm posting is because today it was brought to my attention that I was like born with a significantly smaller testicle or something. It was never brought up before because apparently the doctor said it would only become a problem until I got older (now)... Well, obviously I never noticed this because of how early on the accident with getting kicked occurred.
I suppose i'm just pissed off because nobody had told me this until now, but does anyone know what I should be thinking?
But the reason i'm posting is because today it was brought to my attention that I was like born with a significantly smaller testicle or something. It was never brought up before because apparently the doctor said it would only become a problem until I got older (now)... Well, obviously I never noticed this because of how early on the accident with getting kicked occurred.
I suppose i'm just pissed off because nobody had told me this until now, but does anyone know what I should be thinking?
I think that parents are very worried about their kids feeling awful and so that's why they keep this stuff from their kids. Frankly, I don't think it should matter, and I don't think your parents really did you any favors. I'm sorry that they didn't say anything to you sooner, but I mean, only jerks would think you're weird or a freak anyway, as you obviously already know...
Well folk my name is Mike and I am 25 years old and I only have one testicle. As with some of the men here I thought I was only born with 1. But come to find out when i was 3 I had a surgery to have one dropped that was undescended. Sometime between 3 and 10 it reascended and now I only have the right one showing. As with most I was always to ashamed to admit to my doctors and my family that I only had one, I thought it was "normal" for me to only have one.
During my youth, teens, and early 20's I had lots of school issues, poor grades, difficult learning and I was easily swayed into making poor decisions. My family was very supportive, so I had lots of counseling and was diagnosed with ADD and depression. I also struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. When i was 23 I finally got sober. About a year into sobriety I finally confronted my doctor about my "issue" of only having one testicle. He ordered an immediate testosterone level check, and it was maybe a tenth of what it should have been. It tested out around 29 ng/Dl and the normal range is between 750-1000 nG/Dl
So obviously there was something very wrong. I was put on testosterone injections immediately and I did fell more normal for the first time in my life, but I was still making poor social decisions. I discussed this with the same doctor I first talked with about have only one. He ordered another blood test. This time was for a genetic condition called "Klinefelter's Syndrome" Which is where a male, has an extra X chromosome in his DNA make up. This test came back positive.
Which in many ways was a relief but it was also scary in many ways. Because at the time I had no clue what it meant, what I could do to help it and what caused it.
The Wiki article about Klinefelter's syndrome will give you a very good idea about the basics and you should read it. This condition cannot be passed on from a father. Its just a luck of a the draw medical condition. It is NOTHING like Downs syndrome. But every male I have met that has this, is different from how it effects me. But then again we are all alike in many regards. Trouble with school, social decision making skills, unable to build muscle and the biggest, it causes you to be sterile. That is how most guys figure out they have it. When it comes time in a mans life to have children, they find out from a Dr. that they cannot and generally the under lying reason is from having Klinefelter's Syndrome.
It is not a death sentence by any means just something that you have to know and understand. There are treatments for it. Such as injections like I get every 10 days of testosterone and counseling.
For the men out there that only have one testicle please read about Klinefelters Syndrome and if you think you may have it please ask your doctor about doing a genetic test and get tested. it is very easy and it can save you from lots of heartache in the future.
I hope my write up helps a few of you out and if there are any men out there reading this and would like to speak with me please post up and/or send me an email I would be glad to speak with you on this subject.
Mike
During my youth, teens, and early 20's I had lots of school issues, poor grades, difficult learning and I was easily swayed into making poor decisions. My family was very supportive, so I had lots of counseling and was diagnosed with ADD and depression. I also struggled with drug and alcohol abuse. When i was 23 I finally got sober. About a year into sobriety I finally confronted my doctor about my "issue" of only having one testicle. He ordered an immediate testosterone level check, and it was maybe a tenth of what it should have been. It tested out around 29 ng/Dl and the normal range is between 750-1000 nG/Dl
So obviously there was something very wrong. I was put on testosterone injections immediately and I did fell more normal for the first time in my life, but I was still making poor social decisions. I discussed this with the same doctor I first talked with about have only one. He ordered another blood test. This time was for a genetic condition called "Klinefelter's Syndrome" Which is where a male, has an extra X chromosome in his DNA make up. This test came back positive.
Which in many ways was a relief but it was also scary in many ways. Because at the time I had no clue what it meant, what I could do to help it and what caused it.
The Wiki article about Klinefelter's syndrome will give you a very good idea about the basics and you should read it. This condition cannot be passed on from a father. Its just a luck of a the draw medical condition. It is NOTHING like Downs syndrome. But every male I have met that has this, is different from how it effects me. But then again we are all alike in many regards. Trouble with school, social decision making skills, unable to build muscle and the biggest, it causes you to be sterile. That is how most guys figure out they have it. When it comes time in a mans life to have children, they find out from a Dr. that they cannot and generally the under lying reason is from having Klinefelter's Syndrome.
It is not a death sentence by any means just something that you have to know and understand. There are treatments for it. Such as injections like I get every 10 days of testosterone and counseling.
For the men out there that only have one testicle please read about Klinefelters Syndrome and if you think you may have it please ask your doctor about doing a genetic test and get tested. it is very easy and it can save you from lots of heartache in the future.
I hope my write up helps a few of you out and if there are any men out there reading this and would like to speak with me please post up and/or send me an email I would be glad to speak with you on this subject.
Mike
My son is 7months and he just had the surgery today but anyway I just feel that I want him to be with someone he can trust about the situation and so basically this is a test to all females you date if you find that special girl that loves you for you then you found the one for you so good luck in your search and keep your head up dont let anyone bring you down about how your body is made up. This is you and then should accept you for you.
My son just had the surgery today and im just greatful that we got rid of that dangerous testicle. My problem now is to make sure we treasure the one that he has and think of a creative way for him to feel good about himself as he grows into a young man. I want to tell him around the age five and just let it be apart of his life because if I keep it from him then it will be a surprise something to be embrassed about so I just want him to be able to embrace this challenge in his life and move on past it. But I tell you this he will find true love because the girl who doesnt put him down or dump him because of this is a great women and I will love her just like a daughter because she will prove that looks (down there) doesnt determine how she should feel about my son. So I hope he finds that special girl. I love my son I'm was so scared this morning when he had to have surgery but now I know it was all for the best and i hope he understands that when he get older :-D :-D
hello
I am 23 years old and i have also one testicle since i was born basicly the left ball didn't developed.
when i was around 2 y.o i made orchidopexy to find the second nuts but the result was nothing so i have as i say "a little bit more space in my unders" and i don't worry.
As i saw by accident my medi record because my parents didn't informed me the dr wrote that when i reach 12 and the other nut is full grown i can make sergury for implant but i didn't made it and also to make an exam my hormones and my semen.
Well i reached my puberty at 12 incl. all the things down there you know what i mean.Hair in the chest, beards were am saving about every 2 weeks i think that is the good part because my friends do it every week and less and taller than my classmates.
Now exept of course my parents my best friend knows that i have one ball when we we were at the locker and i think it's not a reason to be shy because none is perfect.
About my girlfriend find it intresting that and it likes her :-) .
But the best is that that i made sperm analysis and testosterone to check how it is and the result was that was much more the averege both exams!!
SO don't worry if you have one precious because we are like the others and also unique! :-) :-) :-) :-)
I am 23 years old and i have also one testicle since i was born basicly the left ball didn't developed.
when i was around 2 y.o i made orchidopexy to find the second nuts but the result was nothing so i have as i say "a little bit more space in my unders" and i don't worry.
As i saw by accident my medi record because my parents didn't informed me the dr wrote that when i reach 12 and the other nut is full grown i can make sergury for implant but i didn't made it and also to make an exam my hormones and my semen.
Well i reached my puberty at 12 incl. all the things down there you know what i mean.Hair in the chest, beards were am saving about every 2 weeks i think that is the good part because my friends do it every week and less and taller than my classmates.
Now exept of course my parents my best friend knows that i have one ball when we we were at the locker and i think it's not a reason to be shy because none is perfect.
About my girlfriend find it intresting that and it likes her :-) .
But the best is that that i made sperm analysis and testosterone to check how it is and the result was that was much more the averege both exams!!
SO don't worry if you have one precious because we are like the others and also unique! :-) :-) :-) :-)
I am 33 years old. my left testicule was removed when I went in for a hernia at 8 years old. As many people in this thread have mentioned, I grew up with the insecurities. But now I've been happily married for a few years, I have a very healthy and happy 2 year old.
So, to all those out there questioning themselves I tell them: don't fret for a second, you are a unique individual, and any girl (or guy if you prefer) that have a problem with you as you are simply shows their true color, and you don't want to be with them anyway.
Let me tell you, I've had many girlfriends, none of ever complained about that, I actually got much praise for my "capabilities" in bed. so there...
And for all the parents with kids having the same issue I say: just make sure they're followed by a good pediatrician throuought their childhood and support them mentally, they will grow up to have a super strong character and self esteem because they will have to deal with stereotypical attitudes.
Love this thread, keep it going.
So, to all those out there questioning themselves I tell them: don't fret for a second, you are a unique individual, and any girl (or guy if you prefer) that have a problem with you as you are simply shows their true color, and you don't want to be with them anyway.
Let me tell you, I've had many girlfriends, none of ever complained about that, I actually got much praise for my "capabilities" in bed. so there...
And for all the parents with kids having the same issue I say: just make sure they're followed by a good pediatrician throuought their childhood and support them mentally, they will grow up to have a super strong character and self esteem because they will have to deal with stereotypical attitudes.
Love this thread, keep it going.
I am 17 and will be 18 in May. I have only had 1 testicle for as long as I can remember. I'm not sure how much of a problem it is now that im almost 18. I remember when I was about 7-8 years of age I had really bad pains in my abdomen. I know there is a Testicle up there I can feel it by gently pressing on the top left side of my groin. I have said something about it before in the past, I remember my Dad told me it was normal but I knew deep down that it isn't. I have told my friends about itbut I'm too embarrased to tell my parent. Although I shouldn't be but this is a hard ting t talk about with your parents. I may end up telling my Older brther though cause I kno he would tell them and I woulnt have too. My question is, is it s serius now that im close to being an adult that I should worry about it?
Im 22 and Ive lived with one testicle my entire life, I was born this way at about 18 months i had an exploratory surgery to try to find the other testicle, they did not find it. I still bear the scar from that operation. I have lived a perfectly normal life it has not affected my health in anyway to this point, although I have just recently learned of the slight increase in the risk of cancer I will keep that in mind and get screened regularly from now on. But like I said it has not affected my sex life, most women Ive been with didnt even notice until i told them and even then they didnt care. As far as fertility is concerned I am fine, I have a 3 year old daughter who is as healthy as can be and I plan to have more kids in the future. So really there is no need to be worried about this, I would imagine that the majority of men with this condition live normal lives just like me.
Im 20 years old and this is the first time that i have ever told anyone that i only have one testicle. I mean, i know that i was born with an undecended testicle and i know that when i was young, i had an operation to try to find it but thats about all i know. I dont even talk with my parents about it! It has become a complete taboo with them and others in my family. The weight that bares down on me every single day form not telling anyone about it is indescribable. I basically blame every problem in my life on it. The funny thing is too that i know that all of my friends know even though none of them have ever said anything but because i have made it such a taboo, noone wants to even bring it up around me and i cant blame them. I mean, i have basically accepted the fact that i was born very different from everyone else... its ok with me. The fact that this is the first time that ive told anyone though, is what eats away at my soul. Is there ANYONE else out there that feels this way?
Heyy. its a little late on the thread, as its been months since its been over, but i thought i would throw this on there anyways. I had one of my testicles taken out when i was 1. Like the other guy stated near the top, i matured quicker than everyone else and went through high school being known as the Hulk. Basically saying that test. never seemed to be a big problem. i am very active and the gym is my life too but recently (am now 20). i am noticing that my muscles seem to break down veryyyyyyyy quickly compared to what they used to. After working out i tend to blow up, and if i take a week or more off from the gym i lose a lot of strength and size in such a short amount of time. my major in college is exercise science so i know a lot about muscles and how the body works, and i know this is not normal, at least for me. I have been looking on the internet to see if there is a greater decrease in test as you age compared to people with two. so far. no luck.
Reading these posts have cheered me up. I only have one testi, the right. I woke up one morning when I was 18, I had bad pain in my testicles, didnt know what it was, just sat on the toilet and pushed, this releaved the pain. The pain lasted all day just told everyone I had a stomach bug, stayed in bed. Next day still the same pain, went to the doctor and they said it had twisted, and that I had left it too late for it to be saved. The blood supply had been sut off and lost it.
I would say i'm shy about it and haven't told anyone except my family.
I still have a brilliant sex drive and everything else works good. Was just worried about kids, but reading these posts seems that will be ok.
Just a warning to people if you ever get any pain down there - go see a doctor immediately. Dont make the same mistake as me.
I would say i'm shy about it and haven't told anyone except my family.
I still have a brilliant sex drive and everything else works good. Was just worried about kids, but reading these posts seems that will be ok.
Just a warning to people if you ever get any pain down there - go see a doctor immediately. Dont make the same mistake as me.
Hey all!
A friend of mine just had one of his testical removed the other day and I stumbled upon this threat when I was googling for some information.
I'm a girl and after having read the previous posts I just have to say that women don't care if you have one testicle!
So don't let that get in the way of starting a relationship.. Ever :-)
A friend of mine just had one of his testical removed the other day and I stumbled upon this threat when I was googling for some information.
I'm a girl and after having read the previous posts I just have to say that women don't care if you have one testicle!
So don't let that get in the way of starting a relationship.. Ever :-)
As a female, I just wanted to recall my "exposure" to my man with one testicle. (We are still together, and happy!)
We met, he didn't tell me, we fooled around, I felt for em, I was looking for them, found one couldnt find the other, didnt say anything until we weren't foolin around anymore. Then I basically bluntly asked him to his face. " So, do you like only have one or something?" No reason to not be straight forward.
If you've got enough permission to have your hand on a mans balls, you should not only be able to ask how many are in there, but if they have any STD's and not get weird looks or think your being over the line. (That's just my opinion)
He told me his story of how he didn't even know that you were supposed to have two until he was older, no one told him, he has never been checked out by a doctor, we don't know if it exists or doesn't or if he's full of cancer, I think he's too scared to find out. He avoided girls, probably from fear of ones like the one who originated this whole forum post, they can be mean and evil. But we've been together for years now, and I accept him how he is, I always have. Obviously he's not sterile cause we had a beautiful child. It's a big sore spot for him understandably, but maybe in another 5 or 10 years we will be able to joke about it, we already kinda do, but only rarely.
There is nothing wrong with you if you only have one nut, and if you are with a woman who can't accept it, don't be with them, cause there is always someone out there who will love you for who you are.
We met, he didn't tell me, we fooled around, I felt for em, I was looking for them, found one couldnt find the other, didnt say anything until we weren't foolin around anymore. Then I basically bluntly asked him to his face. " So, do you like only have one or something?" No reason to not be straight forward.
If you've got enough permission to have your hand on a mans balls, you should not only be able to ask how many are in there, but if they have any STD's and not get weird looks or think your being over the line. (That's just my opinion)
He told me his story of how he didn't even know that you were supposed to have two until he was older, no one told him, he has never been checked out by a doctor, we don't know if it exists or doesn't or if he's full of cancer, I think he's too scared to find out. He avoided girls, probably from fear of ones like the one who originated this whole forum post, they can be mean and evil. But we've been together for years now, and I accept him how he is, I always have. Obviously he's not sterile cause we had a beautiful child. It's a big sore spot for him understandably, but maybe in another 5 or 10 years we will be able to joke about it, we already kinda do, but only rarely.
There is nothing wrong with you if you only have one nut, and if you are with a woman who can't accept it, don't be with them, cause there is always someone out there who will love you for who you are.