Question 1

my 14 mnths old son has an undescent testicle. his dr said that it did not grow and the size is 3 times smaller than the other one. what should we do?

Accepted Answer

Testicle Questions: You should follow the advice of the doctor who evaluated your son.  The doctor  may very well recommend surgery to bring this testicle into the scrotum or remove it all together. 

You can get a second opinion if you like, but please do not let this online forum sway you away from what the recommendations are of the doctor there who is working with you.

Question 2

is it possible that my son was born with just one testicle?

Accepted Answer

See below: It is possible. He should be evaluated by a pediatric urologist. He may have a retractile testicle, an undescended testicle or testicular agenesis.

Question 3

my sons left testicle is bright red and so is underneath it. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Testicle: Redness of the skin of the scrotum could more likely suggest an infection like cellulitis. May not even involve the testicle. Should get looked at by your doctor to get the diagnosis and start treatment.

Question 4

my sons right testicle swells to about 3 times the size when he needs to go to the toilet.  any ideas why?

Accepted Answer

See a Ped. surgeon: He may have a hernia and needs an examination.

Question 5

my son has a swollen, left testicle. there is no pain, he says it does not hurt. what could have caused this and what should i do?

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very good for you to have noticed.  This needs to be evaluated.  Most common I believe would be a scrotal hernia, with varicocele maybe next.  Testicular tumor would be very rare at this age.  Your pediatrician will probably be able to diagnose with physical exam.  In any case get this looked at in the next day or two to limit possible damage to the testicle.

Question 6

my son's right testicle is swollen. it started 2 weeks ago. he's 20 months. doesn't seem to be painful. should we get it looked at or wait and see?

Accepted Answer

Get him checked: Don't wait, see his doctor for evaluation, can just be some fluid around his testicle, an ultrasound may be ordered, but he needs to be examined, good luck

Question 7

my son who is 2 years old has one testicle that is slightly larger than the other. we noticed it about 2 weeks ago but the decreased over the last 2 weeks.

Accepted Answer

Doctor can examine: His pediatrician can take a look to decide what to do. Testes don't have to be matching in size exactly, but if one is a lot bigger than the other, then something may be wrong with either the one that is too huge or the one that is too tiny. If a 2 year-old's testis is an egg-shaped thing that is sometimes bigger and sometimes smaller, it may have fluid around it, which is treated by a surgery.

Question 8

hi, my son was diagnosed with unilateral testicle hypoplasia, i need you help to make me understand what have caused this condition to my son. and if there is something that can be done.

Accepted Answer

One testicle : Need more information but this can happen for no known reason

Question 9

my son was born with one testicle. can he have a replacement?

Accepted Answer

Replacement ?: The workup of this problem includes looking for the missing testicle, which could be high in the groin or inside the abdomen. The area is explored at surgery and if found, an attempt is made to bring the testicle into the scrotum.If there is no testicle a synthetic one could be placed.Waiting until puberty to do so could avoid repeated surgeries.

Question 10

my 13 month old son has a swollen testicle. what should i do for him?

Accepted Answer

Need eval: The potential causes of scrotal swelling in a 13 mo can range from simple fluid accumulation to a hernia or worse.If it is the testis, an exam and testing if needed is appropriate to rule out something that can result in injury or loss of this structure.

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My 14 mnths old son has an undescent testicle. his dr said that it did not grow and the size is 3 times smaller than the other one. what should we do?

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Is it possible that my son was born with just one testicle?

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My sons left testicle is bright red and so is underneath it. what could it be?

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My sons right testicle swells to about 3 times the size when he needs to go to the toilet. any ideas why?

A member asked:

My son has a swollen, left testicle. there is no pain, he says it does not hurt. what could have caused this and what should i do?

A member asked:

My son's right testicle is swollen. it started 2 weeks ago. he's 20 months. doesn't seem to be painful. should we get it looked at or wait and see?

A member asked:

My son who is 2 years old has one testicle that is slightly larger than the other. we noticed it about 2 weeks ago but the decreased over the last 2 weeks.

A member asked:

Hi, my son was diagnosed with unilateral testicle hypoplasia, i need you help to make me understand what have caused this condition to my son. and if there is something that can be done.

A member asked:

My son was born with one testicle. can he have a replacement?

A member asked:

My 13 month old son has a swollen testicle. what should i do for him?

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