WHAT IS TESTICULAR PAIN?
 

    Testicular Pain or testicle pain is pain that is experienced in one or both testicles. Depending on the cause, pain can sometimes begin in nearby areas of the groin or lower abdomen. If you are experiencing Testicular Pain, it could be a result of an injury to the testicular region or a symptom of a number of conditions of varying seriousness. If you are experiencing pain in your testicles, it should be addressed immediately to avoid potential long-term effects.

Testicular Pain lasting greater than 6 months can be the result of pelvic floor muscle dysfunction and pelvic nerve irritation.

WHAT CAN CAUSE TESTICULAR PAIN?

Testicular pain can stem from multiple causes such as:

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- Testicular Torsion
- Prostatitis
- Epididymitis
- Kidney Stones
- Orchitis
- Mumps
- Hernia
- Peyronie’s Disease
- Pain following Vasectomy 

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HOW IS TESTICULAR PAIN DIAGNOSED?

    Many causes of Testicular Pain can be identified with a physical examination of the area. A urine test may be called for to determine whether or not the pain is a result of an infection. A scrotal ultrasound can show whether or not blood flow to the area is restricted, as in testicular torsion. In some cases, surgery may be necessary to make an accurate diagnosis.
 

    Other times a primary diagnosis or symptom may have additional or secondary conditions or causes. This could be tension or tightness in the pelvic floor musculature that leads to functional issues in the sexual organs

WHAT ARE THE POSSIBLE TREATMENTS?

When testicular pain results from dysfunction of the pelvic muscles, myofascial physical therapy can help release muscle tension and relieve pain

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WHAT ARE THE RISKS IF TESTICULAR PAIN IS LEFT UNTREATED?

Most causes of testicular pain can be treated relatively easily. If untreated, an infection like chlamydia or a condition like testicular torsion can cause permanent damage to the testicular area. This can include loss of fertility or reproductive function or a secondary infection that may be life-threatening.

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ARE THERE OTHER RELATED CONDITIONS?

. Peyronie’s Disease, and pain following vasectomy