Athletes and Testicular Implants

Why do Athletes undergo Testicular Implants? Thousands of men worldwide undergo testicular implants yearly. There are many reasons why men choose to proceed with testicular replacement surgery. Men undergo this procedure mainly because they want to restore their natural appearance.  Testicles are removed for a variety of reasons, ranging from medical conditions such as cancer to injuries caused by accidents.
How about athletes?

Athletes lead active lifestyles; in fact they rely on physical activities not only to improve their physical conditioning but also 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. These structures offer no real protection against physical contact or extreme pressure.
Athletes wear supportive equipment while exercising and especially during games to protect their genitals. Most of the injuries suffered by the genitals are lacerations and contusions which are 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, from which the effects are not seen for days or weeks. Symptoms of this type of injury include swelling or bruising and 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 is 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 with athletes. This is due to the enormous pressures and expectations to constantly perform better. Steroids are great for increasing body mass and speeding up metabolic processes, but pose serious side effects.

There are athletes who want to go beyond their natural athletic limit, and it is these athletes who often abuse steroids to achieve a more muscular appearance or perform better 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. This leads 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, they also need to feel good about how they look. Men often equate manliness with sexual performance and appearance . Athletes often wear tight fitting apparel so that their genital outlines are clearly visible. 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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