yardsale (imported) wrote: Fri Sep 26, 2008 4:34 pm Kangan,

I also clamped the cord to my one testicle (the other was surgically removed as a child). How can you tell if it's dead?

It's numb, I've lost libido, have few weak erections, but it hasn't atrophied. It's about the same size it was when I clamped it 6 months ago.

Can it be dead and still not shrink?

From what you describe of your symptoms, you were sucessful.

My experience is similar to yours as my testicles have shrunk slightly and feel cold to the touch. I can have erections, but they take a lot of stimulation. Prostate gland has lost size and output is limited. My testicles are numb and can be squeezed and handled roughly without pain.

Like Coinflipper, I want them surgically removed, either by a doctor or by some sort of easy DIY method.

If they are dead is there not a risk of some form of necrosis? Would that not in itself be sufficient cause for their removal?

calmeilles (imported) wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:17 pm If they are dead is there not a risk of some form of necrosis? Would that not in itself be sufficient cause for their removal?

The risk is real and concerns me. The major problem I have is how to explain to the doctor how they got that way.... This keeps me from pursuing a medical evaluation of my condition.

Today, I set a goal of calling a local urologist's office to make an appointment, but still haven't got my nerve up. [sigh]

Go see a doctor these things are to dangerious

calmeilles (imported) wrote: Sat Sep 27, 2008 12:17 pm If they are dead is there not a risk of some form of necrosis? Would that not in itself be sufficient cause for their removal?

Atrophy does not necessarily equate with dead. If the tissue is dead, necrosis is an issue. Mere atrophy simply implies non-functionality.