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How Unsafe Is It To Have 3rd Testicles?
Hi, my husband has what seems to be a 3rd testical. The problem is that it varies from VERY large in size....to very small and sometimes disappears altogether. It is very very tender and often causes him a lot of pain. It this serious? We don't have any health insurance, but need to know if it is in need of care!
Thu, 18 Jun 2015
Hello and welcome to HCM.
What you're describing is typical of a hernia, called an inguino-scrotal hernia.
If it's very tender as you describe, the earlier you show him to a Surgeon, the better. The surgeon will decide if it needs surgery, as there's no medical treatment other than an operation.
A third testicle is not present in your husband, as it's disappears altogether..So don't worry about it.
Wish you and your husband well.
What you're describing is typical of a hernia, called an inguino-scrotal hernia.
If it's very tender as you describe, the earlier you show him to a Surgeon, the better. The surgeon will decide if it needs surgery, as there's no medical treatment other than an operation.
A third testicle is not present in your husband, as it's disappears altogether..So don't worry about it.
Wish you and your husband well.
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