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A 33-year-old male asked:
I had left inguinal hernia repair surgery a year ago and i noticed that ever since the surgery, my left testicle is lower than the right. is this ok?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Stuart Hickersonanswered
Family Medicine 34 years experience
Yes: Hernia repair involves the area where your testicles descend. As long as you are not having any pain or discomfort, you should be fine.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
After having open inguinal hernia surgery my left testicle does raise up. I'm worried it might be the spermatic cord?
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Cremasteric reflex: It was probably i hibited by the hernia. It is normal.
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What if one testicle now hangs lower after inguinal hernia surgery? Is this normal?
Dr. Hunter Handsfieldanswered
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Sounds normal: One testicle almost always hangs lower than the other; this is normal in all men. (Most commonly the left is lower, but it can go either way.) I'm gue... Read More
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A 46-year-old female asked:
Inguinal hernia surgery 3 mths ago. Left testicle is still enlarged. Is this normal? What could it be?
Dr. David Earleanswered
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May be normal : Firstly, it is normal to have testicles that are different sizes. Reasons why one could appear to change size is fluid around it, that could be the re... Read More
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A 34-year-old male asked:
I had inguinal hernia repair 3 weeks ago and i still have pain in the testicle on the same side of the surgery. Is this normal ?
Dr. Robert Uyedaanswered
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Little unusual: But not too much. Show it to your surgeon who did the operation. He should be able to tell you what to do.
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A 37-year-old male asked:
After open inguinal hernia surgery 3 weeks ago on the left side, my left testicle doesn't raise up anymore. It was normal before, worried.
Dr. Barry Rosenanswered
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Cremaster Muscle: The vas and blood vessels to the testicle are covered by a muscle layer that has to be divided when performing an open inguinal hernia repair, called ... Read More
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