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I am (M) 32 and my right testicle is always residing
extremely high up in my scrotum (right next to my
penis) I saw a doctor. He diagnosed a hernia and that
my testicle twists easily. I now had surgery for the
hernia and my testicle was attached with a few
stitches to prevent twisting. However it is still
extremely painful and my testicle still is retracted high
up next to my penis. Also I feel like a nerve that is
connected to my testicle and that enters my groin is
'pinched'. Does it make sense to remove the testicle all
together to get rid of the pain? I am worried because I
read that more surgeries cause more scar tissues which
results in more pain. Thanks for your reply.
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by Annette Owens: (05/14/2004)
It is very hard for me to advise you about whether
to remove your testicle or not. That question
can probably best be answered by the surgeon who
performed the initial surgery. I would
recommend to consult with him or her. And you may
even want to get a second opinion from
another surgeon. It IS important to address this issue
since extreme, constant pain is
unacceptable. How long ago did you have the
operation?
If it was a recent event the pain may still
resolve after the healing process is complete.
If you decide to have your testicle removed, I would
encourage you to consider to deposit sperm
in a sperm bank prior to your surgery, regardless of
your sexual orientation, your family status
and future plans. You may wish to father a child in
the future. Having one functional testicle
should be sufficient for reproduction, but I would
consider depositing sperm just to be on the safe
side.
Good luck. I hope you will find a way to manage your
pain.
Annette Fuglsang Owens, MD PhDReviewed by: Max Perez BA
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