If the testicle has torn,
it can be repaired if it has good blood supply and the other testicle has enough of its cover
. Your urologist will most often fix the tear with stitches and close the scrotum skin.
How long does it take to heal your balls?
Depending on the cause of your testicle pain, your condition may take
up to 4 weeks
to heal. Rest: Limit your activity until your pain decreases. Get more rest while you heal. Do not sit for long periods of time.
Can a damaged testicle heal?
If a testicle has been torn, but there’s healthy blood flow,
it can typically be repaired through surgery
. Dissolvable stitches are often used. And, in some cases, a plastic tube may be left in the scrotum for several days to drain excess fluid while the testicle heals.
How do I heal my balls?
- Placing an ice pack against your scrotum.
- Resting and avoiding strenuous activity.
- Medication to treat pain and inflammation.
- Antibiotics to prevent or treat infection.
- Wearing a jockstrap to support your testicles.
Can a man without testicles have a baby?
Men who have had both testicles removed are no longer able to produce sperm, so
they cannot have biological children
.
Can testicles be transplanted?
Surgeons have successfully transplanted testicles from man-to-man in the past, but this procedure isn’t performed because the testes would produce sperm with the donor’s DNA
. As a result, the recipient could father a baby who is genetically related to the donor.
How do I know if my testicle is damaged?
The first sign of trauma to the testicle or scrotum is most often
severe pain
. Pain around the testicle may also be due to infection or swelling of the epididymis (“epididymitis”). Because the epididymis has a very thin wall, it easily becomes red and swollen by infection or injury.
Can you live with one testicle?
Usually, people can live with just one of these organs while maintaining a healthy, normal life
. Testicles are no different. But it’s still important to regularly follow up with a doctor, especially if you have an undescended testicle.
Can a testicle explode?
If that doesn’t work, they do a simple surgery.
Testicular rupture is a rare type of testicular trauma
. It can happen if the testicle gets a forceful direct blow or is crushed against the pubic bone, causing blood to leak into the scrotum.
Can ruptured testicle be repaired?
90% of ruptured testes are successfully repaired when treated surgically within 72 hours
; the percentage of successful treatment drops to 45% after this period. Though not typically fatal, testicular rupture can cause hypogonadism, low self-esteem, and infertility.
Can a swollen testicle heal on its own?
Idiopathic swelling refers to swelling that a doctor has been unable to identify a reason for. This is more common among children, but it can affect males of any age. This type of swelling may appear suddenly. It is painless and
usually goes away on its own within around 3–6 days
.
Can you get an erection without testes?
Having one testicle removed need not diminish or reduce sex drive or erections
. But because the testicles produce male hormones, men who have lost both of their testes may experience a reduction in sex drive and difficulty in getting and/or maintaining an erection.
How long do testicle implants last?
As with any prosthetic device, it’s possible for a testicular prosthesis to last
a lifetime
. However, you may need another surgery to modify the result. It’s also possible to develop pain in the scrotum at the site where the implant is inserted. In very rare cases, this pain may persist even if the device is removed.
Does losing a testicle affect fertility?
Removal of a testicle will cause a decreased level of sperm production
, but usually the resulting amount of sperm produced will be adequate for sexual reproduction.
Is it normal for a boy to have one testicle?
Undescended testicles may be in the belly or groin area.
It is also possible for a baby to be born without one or both testicles
. Undescended testicles could be healthy and work normally. Sometimes, however, undescended testicles do not develop correctly and do not work like they should.
