Can your balls go back inside you?

If the cremaster reflex is strong enough, it can result in a retractile testicle, pulling the testicle out of the scrotum and up into the groin.

mayoclinic.org - Retractile testicle - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

How much Facebook pay for 1,000 views?

Facebook's ad campaigns generate an average of $8.75 per 1,000 views, according to the Social Media Examiner. Tubefilter found Facebook creator...

Last updated Jul 5, 2022

How is Aquablation performed?

It's an incision-less procedure that uses an image-guided robotic arm. The arm holds a water jet to very precisely remove excess prostate tissue....

Last updated May 22, 2019

Promotion

Overview

A retractile testicle is a testicle that may move back and forth between the scrotum and the groin. When the retractile testicle is residing in the groin, it might be easily guided by hand into its proper position in the scrotum — the bag of skin hanging behind the penis — during a physical exam. Upon release, the testicle will remain in the proper position at least temporarily. For most boys, the problem of a retractile testicle goes away sometime before or during puberty. The testicle moves to its correct location in the scrotum and stays there permanently. Sometimes the retractile testicle remains in the groin and is no longer movable. When this happens, the condition is called an ascending testicle or an acquired undescended testicle.

Symptoms

Testicles form in the abdomen during fetal development. During the final months of development, the testicles gradually descend into the scrotum. If this descent isn't completed at birth, the testicle usually descends within a few months. If your son has a retractile testicle, the testicle originally descended as it should, but doesn't remain in place.

Signs and symptoms of a retractile testicle include:

The testicle may be moved by hand from the groin into the scrotum and won't immediately retreat to the groin. The testicle might spontaneously appear in the scrotum and remain there for a time.

The testicle might spontaneously disappear again for a time.

Retractile testicle is different from undescended testicle (cryptorchidism). An undescended testicle is one that never entered the scrotum.

When to see a doctor

During regular well-baby checkups and annual childhood checkups, your son's doctor will examine your son's testicles to determine if they're descended and appropriately developed. If you believe that your son has a retractile or ascending testicle — or have other concerns about the development of his testicles — see his doctor. He or she will tell you how often to schedule checkups to monitor changes in the condition.

Causes

An overactive muscle causes a testicle to become a retractile testicle. The cremaster muscle is a thin pouch-like muscle in which a testicle rests. When the cremaster muscle contracts, it pulls the testicle up toward the body. The cremaster reflex can be stimulated by rubbing a nerve on the inner thigh and by emotion, such as fear and laughter. The cremaster is also activated by a cold environment. If the cremaster reflex is strong enough, it can result in a retractile testicle, pulling the testicle out of the scrotum and up into the groin.

Complications

Retractile testicles are generally not associated with complications, aside from a greater risk of the testicle becoming an ascending testicle.

What are the rarest cancers?

A list of 10 rare cancers Childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia. ... Anal cancer. ... Merkel cell carcinoma. ... Thymic carcinoma. ......

Last updated Dec 5, 2021

How long can you go without sleep?

The longest recorded time without sleep is approximately 264 hours, or just over 11 consecutive days. Although it's unclear exactly how long humans...

Last updated Jun 11, 2021

Promotion

How many times should a man pee a day?

Expert answer. Thanks for your question. In general, most adults urinate about once every two to four hours when awake, for a total of about six to eight times in a 24-hour period.

cnn.com - How frequently should a man urinate daily? - CNN.com

Expert answer

Thanks for your question. In general, most adults urinate about once every two to four hours when awake, for a total of about six to eight times in a 24-hour period. The frequency of urination can depend on many factors, such as the amount of fluid one drinks, body size, hydration level, fluid losses from exercise or other activity, medical conditions (such as urinary tract infection, pregnancy, enlarged prostate, diabetes, etc.), and medications.

Ask our expert doctors a question

According to the U.S. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, adults typically produce about 1½ quarts (about 1.4 liters) of urine daily, with the bulk of production occurring in the daytime. However, this amount can range greatly, from just under a quart to half a gallon (800 milliliters to 2 liters) daily. If you are concerned that the amount or frequency that you urinate might be abnormal, be sure to consult with your physician.

Follow Dr. Shu on Twitter

Why am I gaining weight so fast when I barely eat?

Unintentional weight gain occurs when you put on weight without increasing your consumption of food or liquid and without decreasing your activity....

Last updated Aug 1, 2022