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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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • Recovering after a vasectomy

    Find out about recovery after a vasectomy.