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Medical Conditions - Retractile Testicle

A retractile testicle is characterized by exaggerated cremasteric reflex, which results in to and fro movement of the testis. Cremasteric reflex happens when the testicle is pulled upwards due to cremaster muscle contraction. A vital sign of a retractile testicle is the absence of one or both testicles, which can be brought back to normal position without any pain by pulling it out. It usually does not require treatment and ends by itself after puberty. Rarely it can turn into an undescended testis which requires surgical correction.

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What are the treatment options for small retracted testicles?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. This is actually a common concern, and you have explained it clearly.

I am unable to retract my scrotum. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Every kid before birth has the testes inside abdomen which travel out to scrotum by birth.

Is testicle misalignment normal in the ultrasound?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. As you have a urinary tract infection and problems with your testicles, let us discuss both aspects one by one.

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Dr. Rathee Rahul

Dr. Rathee Rahul

My son has retractile testicles. Does he require surgery?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. For retractile testis, we can wait up to the age of 8 years. Usually, the testis descends by that age.

My testicle suddenly moved up, so I pushed it back, and I am having pain till now. Why?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and will help you regarding it.

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