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  • Undescended testicles

    Undescended testicles are a common childhood condition where a boy's testicles are not in their usual place in the scrotum. It's estimated that about 1 in every 25 boys are born with undescended testicles.

  • Testicle pain

    Find out about causes of pain in testicles (balls) and when and where to get medical help.

  • Testicle lumps and swellings

    Find out about lumps and swellings in the testicles, including what can cause them and when to get medical advice.

  • How to check your testicles

    Find out how to check your testicles, what symptoms to look for, and what to do if you notice a change that is not normal for you.

  • Undescended testicles - Treatment

    Treatment for undescended testicles is only needed if they do not descend naturally by the time a child is 6 months old. If treatment is needed, a type of surgery called orchidopexy is used to reposition one or both of the testicles.

  • Epididymitis

    Find out about epididymitis, which is when the epididymis (a coiled tube at the back of each testicle that stores and carries sperm) becomes swollen and painful.

  • Causes of infertility

    Read about the causes of infertility. Common causes for women include ovulation disorders. For men, common causes include problems with their semen, sperm or the testicles.

  • Newborn physical examination

    All new parents are offered a newborn physical examination for their baby. Your baby's eyes, heart, hips and, in boys, testicles will be checked.

  • Symptoms of testicular cancer

    Find out about the main symptoms of testicular cancer and when to get medical help.

  • Causes of testicular cancer

    Find out about who is most at risk of getting testicular cancer.