I have undergone an operation and one testis has been removed. Will it cause any problems in my sex life?
Answered by Dr Vijayasarathi Ramanathan
I don’t think that it is going to affect your sex life but periodic assessment and appropriate management of your hormones are important. In regards to fertility, you can father a child with one testis provided all seminal parameters are normal. Also read our male sex problems mega guide for tips on how you can beat erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, performance anxiety, etc.
Dr Ramanathan completed his undergraduate course in medicine in India before migrating to Australia in 2005. Since then he has acquired three PG qualifications – MMed-SexHlth, GradDip-HlthSc and PhD from the University of Sydney, one of the finest and oldest institutions. He has spent over five years (in Australia) researching sexuality and sexual health of Indian men. Since 2009, through his site the SSS Centre for Sexual Health, he has been providing health e-consultations, conducted community-based surveys and built a strong partnership with other sexual health professionals. He has also worked with NGOs and the media to increase awareness about sexual health. He has undergone special training in Health Coaching, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling. His understanding of Indian sexuality has been recognized by his peers and for a textbook titled ‘The Cultural Context of Sexual Pleasure and Problems’ which was published in 2012, he wrote the chapter on Indian sexuality. He is the current representative of India and Asia Pacific region on the Youth Initiative, World Association for Sexual Health. He can be consulted on his website.
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