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Male reproductive anatomy

The following diagnostic tests may be performed:

• Ultrasound of the testicles
• Urinalysis and urine cultures
• Examination of prostate secretions

Treatment may include:

• Untwisting of the testicle (performed by an experienced doctor)
• Simple surgery to fix testicular torsion (if untwisting is unsuccessful)
• Antibiotics for infections
• Pain medications to relieve discomfort
• Surgical drainage or removal of an abscess (rare)
• Surgery for a varicocele, a hydrocele, or spermatocele, particularly if the varicocele is contributing to infertility

Review Date: 01/24/2006
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Advanced Urologic Surgeons, Mt. Vernon, IL. Reviewprovided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.