Why Is Orchiectomy Done?

Surgery Overview
An orchiectomy is a common treatment for testicular cancer. It may also be done to treat other conditions such as prostate cancer or in the event of severe trauma to one or both testes. When this surgery is done for testicular cancer, it is called a radical inguinal orchiectomy.

What happens after an orchiectomy?

If both your testicles were removed, you may start to notice changes in your body several weeks after surgery due to not having male hormones. The most obvious changes may be hot flashes and sweating. You may lose your sex drive, gain weight, or not be able to get an erection. These changes can be upsetting.

Why do men get orchiectomy?

An orchiectomy is also considered a mandatory procedure for conditions that result in necrosis (death) to the tissues of the testicles, such as testicular torsion. Furthermore, men may elect to have an orchiectomy to reduce the level of testosterone in the body when transitioning to the female gender.

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