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Hi, I am recently noticed a tiny bump on my right testicle. That small it almost feels like grit under my scotum. Whether it is painfully or not is slightly confusing. When not touched it isnt sore, but is when I press on it (which id imagine would...
Hello. a year ago I went to urologist to check on my testicles as I didn't felt comfortable with the right one. I've been postponing that for too long, but I wasn't even aware how long. I'm sure it was more than 6 months because it was October 2021...
Hi, how many of you have lost both testicles and now having to take TRT injections or cream/patches? What sort of side effects are people having, is it true that the most common side effects are weight gain, changes in body shape, acne, mood swings...
Hi. Anyone else have a lung nodule detected while going through testicular cancer? I've got one that's monitored. Just thought I'd see if anyone else has this experience Andrew
Hello I have been diagnosed with testicular cancel last week, only real issue I have is tiredness. last few days I have been feeling very sick, which I am assured is not a symptom of my condition, I am assuming it’s stress related. Any tips on combating...
Hi to all that might be in the same situation... it can sometimes be a struggle to get the treatment that you feel is "right" for your situation. Written by "mum", who became the carer of a 29 year old with testicular cancer. The headline says it...
Combed the internet to try and find an answer to my query but it seems there is nothing on what I'm about to describe so would appreciate others opinions please. Around the age of 13 it was discovered I had an undescended testicle on my left side, what...
I had my right testicle removed when I was 18months old because it was undescended. So I only ever had one testicle, and it worked fine, the testosterone tests I had in my 20's showed I was at the top end of the testosterone scale. A day before my 30th...
I would be interested in learning if anyone has experience, after a bilateral orchiectomy, with pellet therapy. I have been on shots, creams, or gels for the better part of 27 years. I recently tried pellets but my body seems to be rejecting them. I literally...
Hi there, I had a Orchiectomy​ just over a year ago, and soon after had pain at the inguinal area and inner thigh and knee, it feels like sciatic pain. The pain hasn't really gotten any better, its seems to trigger the more active I am, or when bending...
