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… Conditions Basics What is an undescended testicle? As a baby boy grows inside his … helps lower the chance of infertility. Cancer of the testicles . Men who were born … testicles have a higher rate of testicular cancer than other men. But this cancer is …
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Surgery Overview Surgery to move an undescended testicle into the scrotum is called orchiopexy or orchidopexy. Surgery is usually recommended by the time the baby is 18 months old. footnote 1 In most …
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… . Accessed March 12, 2021. Credits Current as … . Accessed March 12, 2021. This information does … Accessed March 12, 2021. Credits Current as … Accessed March 12, 2021. … zr1001 …
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… into the groin. A kidney stone . A stone forms from minerals in urine that crystallize … into the groin. A kidney stone . A stone forms from minerals in urine that crystallize …
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Surgery Overview Orchiectomy (say "or-kee-EK-tuh-mee") is surgery to remove one or both of your testicles. It is usually done to treat testicular cancer. It may also be done for other reasons, such …
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… Symptoms, when present, can include pain, swelling, or redness of the scrotum or a … Credits Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory … Oncology Current as of: March 1, 2023 Author: Healthwise Staff Medical Review: E. Gregory …
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… the body's production of testosterone , which prostate cancer usually needs in order to continue … and prolong survival for advanced prostate cancer . Radiation treatment is …
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… trapped inside the hernia and is cut off from its blood supply. Talk with your doctor before … cannot be stopped for surgery. You have other health problems that make surgery dangerous. … Information (e.g. cross-references to other topics, definitions or medical illustrations) …
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… Overview Hormone therapy treats prostate cancer by lowering the level of certain … These hormones are called androgens. Prostate cancer needs androgens to grow. The main … in part on the type of therapy you have. Your doctor can tell you what to expect. In …
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… or both testicles that causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. This swelling may be … for solid masses that may be caused by other problems, such as cancer of the testicle. … Epididymitis Male Genital Problems and Injuries Spermatocele (Epididymal Cyst) …
