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5 disadvantages for orchiectomy make 5 short bullets
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1. **Hormonal Imbalance**: Orchiectomy leads to decreased testosterone levels, which can result in fatigue, mood swings, and decreased libido.
2. **Surgical Risks**: As with any surgery, there are risks of complications such as infection, bleeding, and anesthesia-related issues.
3. **Changes in Physical Appearance**: The removal of the testicles can lead to alterations in body image and self-esteem for some individuals.
4. **Infertility**: Orchiectomy results in the loss of sperm production, leading to permanent infertility, which can be distressing for those wishing to have children.
5. **Potential Long-term Effects**: Patients may experience long-term effects such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular issues due to low testosterone levels.
2. **Surgical Risks**: As with any surgery, there are risks of complications such as infection, bleeding, and anesthesia-related issues.
3. **Changes in Physical Appearance**: The removal of the testicles can lead to alterations in body image and self-esteem for some individuals.
4. **Infertility**: Orchiectomy results in the loss of sperm production, leading to permanent infertility, which can be distressing for those wishing to have children.
5. **Potential Long-term Effects**: Patients may experience long-term effects such as osteoporosis and cardiovascular issues due to low testosterone levels.