Testicular atrophy
Testicular atrophy is a medical condition in which the male reproductive organs diminish in size and may be accompanied by loss of function.
Testicular atrophy may be brought on by surgical repairs to certain types of hernias.Causes
Research has found testicular atrophy to be caused by scrotal trauma, inguinal hernia repair, anabolic steroid use, and oestrogen therapy, varicocele, and ischaemia.
Phthalate esters, and Zika virus infection have been found to cause testicular atrophy in animals.
