Can being born with one kidney and an undescending testicle cause lowered sperm count?

Posted by bwillard

My boyfriend is 32 years old. I am 23. He was born with one kidney and had his left testicle removed at age eleven. We have been discussing the idea of having children but are worried he might have a lowered sperm count. Is there any proof that his sperm count is lowered due the fact of his past medical history and should we have a sperm count done?

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RxBlogger

Many guys with only 1 testicle are fertile (Lance Armstrong for example).

One testicle is all that is needed for sperm production just like only one ovary is needed to produce eggs. We were lucky to be given a spare.

The way to know if you are able to reproduce is to have a sperm count done. His family doctor or an urologist could help determine if he is producing viable (living) sperm. The test would be the same as those who have had vasectomies and want to be sure they ARE sterile. A seman specimen would be examined for motile (moving) sperm.

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