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Thursday, October, 29, 2009

Scrotum

Health Encyclopedia: Scrotum

Definition

The scrotum is the sac (pouch) that contains the testes, blood vessels, and part of the spermatic cord. It is located behind the penis.


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Expert & Community Posts

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Is penile prosthesis right for YOU?
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

...both hands. The pump is positioned surgically in the scrotum. Patients may feel as though they... Read more »

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Penile Implants: Surgical Complications
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert

As the penile prostheses become more advanced (associated with more pieces), so do the operations... Read more »

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News on Testicular Cancer and Risk for Prostate Cancer
By healthgal , Health Expert

...are the male gonads and they are located within the scrotum.  They typically descend by the age... Read more »

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Motorcycles Cause Erectile Dysfunction
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert

...too much pressure on an area between the anus and scrotum, known as the perineum.   Similar... Read more »

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It's National Infertility Awareness Week - October 19-25
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert

...producing no sperm Varicoceles - varicose veins in the scrotum Retrograde ejaculation -... Read more »

Health Guide

Scrotal swelling
...Names Swelling of the scrotum; testicular enlargement Read more »
Anorchia
...(anorchia) Prevention Read more »
Undescended testicle
...... Symptoms There are usually no symptoms other than inability to find the testicle within the scrotum (may be described as an empty scrotum). Adult males with an undescended testicle may... Read more »
Undescended testicle
...Vanished testes - undescended Read more »
Varicocele
... Varicose veins - scrotum Prevention Read more »

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A new, minimally invasive procedure could treat a common cause of male infertility. Researchers say varicoceles--varicose veins in the scrotum that... Read summary »