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Undescended testicles

Undescended testicles is when one or both testicles don't come down into the scrotum before birth. Learn about symptoms, health risks and treatment.

Orchidopexy for a palpable testicle (child)

Testicles usually move down into the scrotum by 35 weeks of pregnancy. Sometimes a testicle does not come down normally. An orchidopexy is a procedure which moves a testicle down into the scrotum.

Testicular torsion

Testicular torsion causes sudden, painful swelling in the scrotum. It needs emergency surgery to save the testicle. Learn about symptoms to look for.

Infertility

Find out what infertility is and what you can do if you are having problems falling pregnant. Fertility problems affect both males and females.

Testicular cancer

Testicular cancer is the most common cancer in young males. Treatment is usually successful. Learn about detection, symptoms and treatment.

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Undescended testicles

Orchidopexy for a palpable testicle (child)

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