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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Noonan syndrome - Treatment

    Read about the treatments available for the different problems associated with Noonan syndrome.

  • What should my testicles look and feel like?

    Most men's testicles are about the same size, but it's common for one to be slightly bigger than the other. One testicle may also hang lower than the other one.