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Varicocele
Find out how this condition involving the enlargement of veins in the scrotum can affect sperm quality and production.
Undescended testicle
Learn about causes, complications and treatment of this condition in which one or both testicles aren't in the usual place within the scrotum.
Trichotillomania (hair-pulling disorder)
In this mental health condition, people can't resist urges to pull out hair from their body. They do this often. Therapy may help reduce or stop urges.
Testicular torsion
Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum could be testicular torsion. Learn about symptoms and treatment for this health emergency.
Testicular cancer
Learn about cancer that starts in the testicles. Treatments include surgery, chemotherapy and radiation therapy.
Syphilis
Understand how this infectious disease spreads, what you can do to prevent it and how it's treated.
Stress fractures
Stress fractures are tiny cracks in bones often caused by overuse or osteoporosis. Learn how to prevent and treat them.
Stage 4 prostate cancer
Find out about diagnosis and treatment of this cancer that has spread to the lymph nodes or other parts of the body.
Spermatocele
Learn more about this noncancerous testicular disorder that may require surgery if it's causing discomfort. But, the condition often needs no treatment.
Scrotal masses
Lumps in the scrotum have various causes. Even painless lumps should be checked promptly by a health care professional.
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