Dry, red skin on the scrotum is a fairly common problem and is not something to get worried about since everyone experiences it at some point or the other. Since the scrotal area provides optimum conditions for bacterial and fungal growth, most...
Ingrown hairs occur when individual hairs grow at a slant, usually a result of improper shaving technique. Although more common in women who shave their bikini line, ingrown hairs can form on the underside of men's scrotum as well. Men who...
Testicular cancer is the most common form of cancer for men ages 15 to 34, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians. Men at risk include those who have a family history of testicular cancer, a testicle that has not descended from the...
The incidence of testicular cancer in the United States is very low, accounting for only 1 percent of all male cancers. Testicular cancer is most often diagnosed in young, white men between the ages of 20 and 39, according to the National Cancer...
When the spermatic cord that supplies blood to your testicle becomes twisted, this condition is called testicular torsion. The condition requires surgery because the lack of blood flow will cause your testicle to die otherwise. Testicular torsion...
Vasectomies work by disabling certain parts of the male reproductive system ensuring that sperm cannot be ejaculated. Sperm are made in the testicles and then travel from the testicles to another organ, called the prostate, via two tubes called...
Undescended testes, or cryptorchidism, is characterized by one or both of the testes failing to completely descend from the abdomen into the scrotum before birth. The undescended testicles can be found anywhere along or outside of the path to the...
Around 500,000 vasectomies, permanent male sterilization procedures, are performed each year in the United States, the Urology Channel reports. Vasectomy, a very safe, short procedure, takes only 15 to 30 minutes. Vasectomies are usually done as...
The penis and testicles are part of the male reproductive system. The testicles produce semen and testosterone and are held in the bag of skin, called the scrotum, behind the penis. The external organ is the penis, which carries semen and urine....
Human beings enjoy painting, decorating and modifying their bodies in an effort to attract attention. Among these is the manipulation of the sex organs, often in seemingly drastic ways. An unusual example is scrotal stretching, in which males use...
A vasectomy is a permanent form of birth control that requires a minor surgical procedure for a man. The surgery permanently prevents the sperm from reaching the ejaculate so that a man is infertile, according to the American Academy of Family...
Penis, or penile, implants are mechanical devices used to treat erectile dysfunction and, in some cases, Peyronie's disease. According to the Mayo Clinic, most men with ED respond well to medication or the use of an external penis pump. Penile...
Men work out for a variety of reasons, including to lose weight, build larger and stronger muscles, improve cardiovascular fitness and reduce psychological stress. All moderate- to high-intensity exercise, however, presents certain physical...
Men who decide to undergo a vasectomy reversal in order to get a woman pregnant may undergo a biopsy of the testicles first. Doctors need to know that the sperm is still viable before performing the reversal. Female partners of the surgical...
A vasectomy reversal is more complicated than a vasectomy. Although many of the potential side effects are similar to that of a vasectomy, expect the recovery period to take a little longer. It is important to know what side effects are common...
During penile implant insertion a prosthesis is placed in the penis to allow the production of an erection-like state which will aid the male in sexual intercourse. Indications supporting the need for an implant include an unresponsiveness to...
A hernia is an opening or weakness allowing structures of the body to slide into unnatural positions. An inguinal hernia occurs in the area of the lower abdominal wall. It involves the path that a testicle travels when it descends into the...
In making decisions about planning a family, there are many different contraception choices available. You and your partner need to decide which method suits your needs as a couple. One of those methods is a vasectomy. A vasectomy is a fairly...
The testicles and lower abdominal region contain specialized tissues that aid in male hormone regulation and sperm production, as well as musculature and connective tissue that make up the abdominal wall. Abdominal and testicular pain can manifest...
Testicular pain does not strike most men in the same way as pain in other locations. The testicles are a highly sensitive spot on the body and one that is associated with several important roles, including sexual reproduction and as a symbol of...
Having a vasectomy is a life-changing decision for a man. It is considered a permanent form of birth control because although a vasectomy can be reversed, the chances of reproductive success are not 100 percent, according to the Center for Male...
Puberty--the biological transition to adult reproductive appearance and function--takes place through a defined process of steps. Doctors measure the stage of puberty using a standard called the Tanner stages. In each stage, there are certain...
Men of any age can experience testicular tenderness after exercise. Because the testicles are extremely sensitive organs, even a minor mishap could lead to significant tenderness and pain in one or both testicles. Pain in the testicles after...
Cancer of the testicles involves malignant (cancerous) cells in a male's sex glands in the scrotum that are responsible for producing sperm and the sex hormone testosterone. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI), around 8,000 men get...
Hernias describe a condition in which a portion of the intestines is able to push through the connective tissue in the abdomen, known as the fascia. Hernias are usually characterized based on where the hernia has occurred; inguinal hernias are a...
The epididymis is a small tube that is coiled at the rear section of the testicles. It both carries and stores sperm. When this tube becomes inflamed, it causes a condition known as epididymitis. Men may get this disease through bacterial...
Inguinal hernia is a condition where the intestinal contents are protruding down the inguinal canal to take rest in the scrotal sac. Learn more about the causes, symptoms and treatments for inguinal hernia in this health video.
There are three types of hernias: inguinal, umbilical, and hiatal. Learn how to avoid getting a hernia from a certified personal trainer in this health video.