Testicular Cancer Forum - Testicle transplants

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Q: Testicle transplants

asked by: DoctorQuestion on March 18th, 2008

I have had both testicels removed....due to testicular cancer.
Left in 2001 then Right in 2005.
Question: Do they transplant testicels?????
I have 1 child and don't want any more...but the cost of hormone therapy cost allot...

Replies(3)

Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on April 4th, 2008

Testicular Cancer Answer A3871

Transplantation of the testicles is still in the experimental phase.

There are auto-transplantations (from itself) in patients with one testicle removed and then undergoing chemotherapy but that is not possible because, in your case, both your testicles were removed.

There is no sense in getting another testicle only to produce testosterone when synthetic testosterone is available.

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