Athletes and Testicular Implants

As thousands of men worldwide undergo testicular implants yearly, Athletes are among the growing population of men who benefit from surgical testicular implants. There are many reasons why men choose to proceed with testicular replacement surgery; perhaps the most common determining factor is the desire to restore natural testicular appearance. For some men, (and for a variety of reasons), one or both testicles may have been removed or damaged due to numeral circumstances. Once the testicles are removed or injured, the desire to replace or correct the appearance of the testicular area may be of great importance to the individual.

How does testicular implants apply to athletes?

Athletes lead active lifestyles; in fact they rely on physical activities not only to improve their physical conditioning but often as a means of making a living. Sports and exercise place the body under enormous stresses. Contact sports, such as football or basketball, expose athletes to injury.

Sport Injuries

The genitals are soft tissues and can be easily injured by physical contact. The testicles are enclosed in the scrotum, which only serves to protect the testicles from extreme environmental conditions, like heat and temperature. The scrotum itself offers little to no real protection against physical contact or extreme pressure.
It is common for athletes wear supportive equipment while exercising and especially during games to protect their genitals. Most of the injuries suffered to the genitals are lacerations and contusions due to direct or blunt trauma.

Sometimes sports injuries to the genitals are not easily visible. Traumatic injuries may cause serious vascular or blood vessel damage, of which the effects are not seen for days or weeks. Symptoms of this type of injury include swelling, bruising and possibly discoloration. If not treated quickly these injuries could lead to serious and often irreparable damage to the testicles.

Immediate treatment for scrotal contusions or bruises may be achieved by applying ice packs over the area to prevent or limit inflammation. Pain relievers are taken to reduce pain and discomfort. Swelling and pain are often easily treated with ice packs or medication; however multiple injuries could lead to serious complications.
Serious complications may require surgical removal of the affected testicle. This is done to prevent the healthy testicle from being infected. Trauma to the genitals may lead to blood loss to the testicles and, in turn, may result in tissue death and loss of normal functions in the testes.

Steroid Use

Steroid and performance drug abuse is a common problem associated with athletes. It is believed the usage of steroids and performance-enhancing drugs are a result of the enormous pressures and expectations to constantly perform with exceptional and sometimes super-human skill. Steroids are efficient for increasing body mass and speeding up metabolic processes, but pose serious side effects.

As athletes seek to go beyond their natural athletic limit, it is often these athletes who are compelled to abuse steroids in order to achieve a more muscular appearance or perform greater athletically. Some of the most abused drugs are anabolic steroids; these drugs are similar to the testosterone produced by the testicles. With large amounts of synthetic testosterone running through the body, the testicles normal workload is reduced causing them to produce lesser amounts of natural testosterone. The influx of synthetic testosterone will lead to reduced testicular functioning and atrophy.

Improving Appearance

In order for some athletes to perform better, in addition to improving the quality of their performance, the need to feel good about how they look adds to the already tremendous pressure. Men often equate male ego and masculinity with sexual performance and appearance. While athletic attire often equates in tight fitting apparel, the visibility genital outlines increases, potentially causing self-image distortion in relation to the judged perception of others. Highly paid athletes are not only forced to meet their coaches’ expectations but are also role models of good health and appearance.

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