Retracting testicles/Hernia

[Krazymofo]

Im 17 and ive been having problems for about 2 years it all started when i got a hernia that was in my Sack and i got it surgically repaired and since then with any activity walking running jumping lifting and even going to the bathroom number 2 my sack shrinks up and both testicles retract up above my penis and ive had physical therapy Had an Mri   ultrasound X rays everything i had surgery where they anchored both Testicles to the bottom of the scrotom and the doc found my left testicle was twisted he untwisted or w/e and tacked em both down its been 2 weeks since ive had that surgery and i feel its not really helping Any help?? it ruining my life

[Dr_Veena]

Hi,
     How are you? An inguinal hernia can extend from the groin into the scrotum, interfering with the normal position of a testicle. Scarring from surgery to repair an inguinal hernia also can contribute to a retractile testicle. There are other causes which can contribute to retractlie testis like premature birth, abnormal development of sex organs, tight spermatic cord, groin injury etc

In your case as you are experiencing these symptoms only after hernia repair, this can be contributed to scarring post repair. Retractile testicle usually will descend on its own without treatment. For this reason, watchful waiting usually is recommended for a retractile testicle.

Other treatment options include surgery or hormone therapy. As you already underwent surgical treatment, it will take sometime to settle down. Also as your doctor said that there was twisting of testis i.e., testicular torsion, this could cause damage to the testicular blood supply and there by decreasing the size of testis and also can lead to the unstability of positioning of the testis.

As for any surgery, some time is required for recovery. So have patience and follow the advise of your doctor. In case the situation is the same then get a doppler ultrasound of scrotum and discuss with your doctor regarding hormone therapy.
All the best.