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Infertility & Testicular Cancer
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Many men experience decreased sperm counts with testicular cancer itself, which often improves after treatment. Some cancer treatments can also cause infertility as well. Radical Orchiectomy (removal of the testicle that contains the tumor) will not cause infertility. It may actually help restore normal sperm production if the tumor is confined only to the testicle itself. After the diagnosis of testicular cancer with radical orchiectomy, we encourage our patients to perform sperm banking prior to any additional therapy to help cure the disease even if they are not planning to have any more children in the future. Chemotherapy and radiation can lead to temporary infertility for 1-2 years, but in a smaller percentage of patients, the infertility can be permanent.
Surgery (RPLND) does not cause infertility with regards to sperm production, but can affect ejaculation when the nerves are involved by disease or affected during surgery. This can also lead to difficulty with conceiving. At Comprehensive Urology, our physicians specialize in a newer nerve-sparing RPLND to help preserve ejaculatory function. Ask your doctor if you are a candidate for this type of procedure.
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