Testicles and Scrotum

Testicles, Scrotum and Labia

Testicle is not in scrotal sac

The testicle did not drop

Retractile Testicle

The testicle bounces back and forth but can reach down (normal variant)

Severe pain in scrotum/testicle

Testicular Torsion

Testicle twisted around its cord and cut off its own blood supply

Surgical emergency!


Swollen veins around Testicle

Varicocele

Feels like soft mass of veins above the testicle, usually on the left


Fluid in the scrotal sac

Hydrocele (can be a form of Hernia)

Fluid surrounds the testicle and makes that side of the scrotum look bigger


Intestines in scrotal sac

Inguinal Hernia

Tunnel leading into the scrotum stays open and lets abdominal organs (intestines or fat) fall in


If only fluid goes down it's called "Communicating Hydrocele" which is a form of Hernia


Opening to vagina looks closed

Labial Adhesions

Lips of the vaginal opening are fused