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Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsAnatomyFunctionCongenital ConditionsMedical ConditionsDiagnosis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Anatomy Function Congenital Conditions Medical Conditions Diagnosis The testes, or testicles, are two egg-shaped sex organs that play an important role in the male reproductive system. The testes are wheresperm cellsare produced and are also responsible for the production of the sex hormonetestosterone. The testes are housed in a pouch of skin beneath thepeniscalled thescrotum....

Lymphoma can affect the testes in a few ways. A lymphoma may start in the testes, in which case it is referred to as primary testicular lymphoma, or a lymphoma may involve the testes as part of a widespread disease that involves many other sites. Pattanaphong Khuankaew / EyeEm / Getty Images Prevalence Types Lymphoma of the testes is almost always atype of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL). The most common type isdiffuse large B-cell lymphoma....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsCausesDiagnosisTreatmentFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Causes Diagnosis Treatment Frequently Asked Questions Orchialgia can affect one or both testicles, and the pain can range from mild and dull to severe and debilitating. The pain might even extend into the groin or abdomen. This article explores different causes of testicle pain, including an overview of how they are diagnosed and treated....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat It IsPurposeHow to PrepareWhat to ExpectRecovery Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What It Is Purpose How to Prepare What to Expect Recovery Testicular surgery is used for the treatment of structural conditions affecting thetesticles(also called testes). Issues such as misshapen testes, epididymis cancer, ortesticular cancerare usually corrected surgically. A variety of surgical interventions can be used to repair and remove abnormalities involving the testicles....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsMonitoring Blood SugarTypes of TestsHow to TestUnderstanding ResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Monitoring Blood Sugar Types of Tests How to Test Understanding Results Frequently Asked Questions This article discusses how to check your blood sugar at home, interpret your results, and why this is an important habit when you have type 2 diabetes. PixelsEffect / Getty Images Type 2 Diabetes: Statistics and Facts...

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical ExamBlood TestsGenetic TestingImagingConfirming a DiagnosisFrequently Asked QuestionsNext in Ankylosing Spondylitis GuideIs Ankylosing Spondylitis Genetic? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Exam Blood Tests Genetic Testing Imaging Confirming a Diagnosis Frequently Asked Questions Next in Ankylosing Spondylitis Guide If you experiencelow back painthat lasts three or more months, you may have a type ofaxial spondylitis(axial SpA) calledankylosing spondylitis(AS). AS is an aggressive autoimmune condition, so getting an early diagnosis and starting treatment immediately is crucial....

Astigmatismis a common refractive error that happens when parts of the eye are irregularly shaped, preventing light from focusing properly on theretina. As a result, people with this condition complain of blurred and distorted vision. This refractive error occurs in about one in three people and may occur in combination withnear-or farsightedness. Getting a comprehensiveeye examis the best way to diagnose astigmatism. An optometrist or ophthalmologist will perform a few tests to see how the eyes focus light and the power of any corrective lenses needed to improve vision....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsPhysical ExamLabs and TestsImagingNext in Meningitis GuidePrevention of Meningitis Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Physical Exam Labs and Tests Imaging Next in Meningitis Guide Healthcare professionals can test for meningitis using different types of exams, lab tests, and imaging. First, a physical examination is done to look for signs ofmeningitisand determine if more testing is needed. While a variety of tests may be done as part of the diagnostic process, only a lumbar puncture (LP) can confirm meningitis....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsUsesWhat to ExpectResultsFrequently Asked Questions Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Uses What to Expect Results Frequently Asked Questions Nerve conduction velocity (NCV), also called a nerve conduction study, is a noninvasive test that measures nerve function. This test involves small electrical shocks. It can be slightly uncomfortable but not painful—and it is safe. An NCV is sometimes part of the evaluation of sensory problems, pain, and weakness of the extremities....

With the advent of advanced molecular genetic testing, doctors are now more than ever able to identify chromosomal disorders either directly or indirectly linked to a disease. One of these isceliac disease.Laguna Design / Getty ImagesUnlike some conditions in which a positive result is directly associated with the symptoms of a disease, a positive result for aceliac gene testsuggests the likelihood—rather than certainty—of disease. In most cases, the likelihood will be small....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Hormones DoHow They WorkTreatment OptionsOrchiectomy SurgeryAlternative Androgen Blockers Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents What Hormones Do How They Work Treatment Options Orchiectomy Surgery Alternative Androgen Blockers Testosterone blockers, also known as anti-androgen drugs, are commonly prescribed totransgender womento block the effects oftestosterone, the primary male sex hormone. By doing so, the drug can reduce some of the characteristic male traits (like facial hair and male-pattern baldness)....

Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsSimilarities and DifferencesUses of Testosterone CypionateUses of Testosterone EnanthateSide EffectsIs Testosterone Safe for Me?Which One Should I Take? Table of ContentsView All View All Table of Contents Similarities and Differences Uses of Testosterone Cypionate Uses of Testosterone Enanthate Side Effects Is Testosterone Safe for Me? Which One Should I Take? Testosterone cypionate and testosterone enanthate are among the several forms of testosterone preparations that treat symptoms of low testosterone....