Hello all,
Due to a birth defect I was born with one ball/nut/testicle. Whatever you want to call it.
I have went on to be a father without any difficulty. I don't take that for granted after reading some threads on here. I was fitted with a prosthetic in my teens.
I've had 2 long term relationships but both of them never knew. Or if they did, they didn't mention it. I've had casual encounters and nobody has said anything afterwards. I've never confided in it to anyone. Maybe I feel ashamed even though it isn't my fault.
When I went to get a vasectomy obviously I had to tell them because it impacts the procedure. The surgeon was impressed about how good a job that was done with the prosthetic. I think he was referring to the way it looks and feels.
Other than the prosthetic and the initial investigation when I was very small, I haven't needed any medical input. Out of curiosity I tested my testosterone and it was quite high.
I think I've lived a normal life and it hasn't really impacted on me so far. The way I look and function is normal.
Question is, 1) would this put you off a long term relationship if you knew?
2) Should I mention it to any future partners and if so when? Or should I just keep living as I am.
Thanks for listening, any comments welcome, good and bad.
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Englishman2024 · 27/03/2024 18:15
Westfacing · 27/03/2024 18:27
Other than the prosthetic and the initial investigation when I was very small, I haven't needed any medical input
May I ask, were you not advised to freeze your sperm when you reached adolescence in case of injury to your remaining testicle during sports, etc?
A friend's young grandson was born with this condition and that's what they've been advised.
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