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Urology (Expert Forum)
Shrunken left testicle and it retracts
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
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Shrunken left testicle and it retracts
by miltazar, Jan 15, 2004 12:00AM
Hello, I am 22 and about a few months ago I noticed that my left testicle was shrunken, and sometimes it retracts. I am very worried that this might be something serious. A few months before(maybe less then that) the same testicle was swollen, but it was just an infection and the doctor cleared it up with medicine. Also sometimes(once in a month, maybe sooner) I notice yellow ejaculation. Is something wrong?
-David
-David
Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jan 16, 2004 12:00AM
, Jan 16, 2004 12:00AM
One possibility is that this is the result of the cremasteric reflex. The normal response in males is a contraction of the cremasteric muscle that pulls up the scrotum and testis on the side stroked, sometime leading to retraction of the testicle.
A hernia can also cause this symptom, and this should be evaluated by a urologist.
Regarding the shrunken testicle, I would suggest a scrotal ultrasound to evaluate whether the blood flow to the testicle or if the testicle itself has any abnormality causing any abnormal size.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
A hernia can also cause this symptom, and this should be evaluated by a urologist.
Regarding the shrunken testicle, I would suggest a scrotal ultrasound to evaluate whether the blood flow to the testicle or if the testicle itself has any abnormality causing any abnormal size.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Thanks,
Kevin, M.D.
