• An orchiectomy is the surgical removal of the testicles. (prostate.net)
  • Feminizing gender-affirming surgery involves breast augmentation to achieve feminine proportions (chest feminization), removal of the testicles (orchiectomy) and creation of external genitalia (vaginoplasty and vulvoplasty). (osu.edu)
  • For men who have had an orchiectomy (removal of testicles), a lower dose of 100 mg to 200 mg daily in divided doses is recommended. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Male patients at Beth Israel may receive 'penile inversion' surgery for the creation of a fake vagina, ' facial feminization,' and an orchiectomy, or the removal of testicles," the report states. (breitbart.com)
  • Fifty-three percent of men who identify as women say they someday want a breast augmentation, and 61 percent say want an orchiectomy, the surgical removal of one or both testicles, in the future. (freebeacon.com)
  • Similarly, testosterone-depletion treatment (either surgical removal of both testicles or [[chemical castration]]) is used to greatly reduce sexual drive or interest in those with sexual drives, obsessions, or behaviors, or any combination of those that may be considered deviant. (wikidoc.org)
  • Despite the fact that Matt Walsh's producer said he was not currently gender 'dysphoric,' a transgender 'care coordinator' approved insurance-covered testicle removal after a 22-minute session. (lifesitenews.com)
  • On Wednesday, Walsh shared videos and messages showing that Plume Clinic took 22 minutes to approve an insurance-covered testicle removal for his producer Gregg Re, who posed as a man identifying as a female, despite the fact that Re emphasized to the "care coordinator" that he was not currently gender "dysphoric," a requirement for insurance companies to pay for such surgery. (lifesitenews.com)
  • The letter strongly recommended "Chelsea" for testicle removal. (lifesitenews.com)
  • At the same time, the nurse appeared confused as to why "Chelsea Bussey" had requested testicle removal in the first place. (lifesitenews.com)
  • Removal of just the testicles is called orchiectomy or "orchi" for short. (nonbinary.wiki)
  • Historically, removal of the testicles was called castration. (nonbinary.wiki)
  • Some patients have their testicles removed (orchiectomy) before vaginoplasty, but this is not required. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • In fact, having the orchiectomy before your vaginoplasty can increase the risk of needing skin grafts. (hopkinsmedicine.org)
  • Patients undergoing an orchiectomy without vaginoplasty will experience a tightening of the skin in that region, which could make any subsequent plans for gender affirmation surgery much more difficult as other areas of skin may instead be required for transplantation, such as the colon or abdomen. (bumrungrad.com)
  • This may be done if you've found a lump in your testicle and your doctor wants to test your testicular tissue for cancer. (healthline.com)
  • Swelling, pain or a hard lump in your testicle are the most common signs and symptoms of testicular cancer. (movember.com)
  • Other symptoms of testicular cancer include a feeling of 'heaviness' in your scrotum (your nut sack), as well as an uncomfortable feeling, from a dull ache to recurring pain in your testicles, groin, or lower back (even if you don't notice a lump). (movember.com)
  • Pain or a dull ache in the testicle, scrotum or groin. (aia.com)
  • The testicles are the organs that produce sperm. (bidmc.org)
  • Removing a single testicle is unlikely to affect your fertility , but just in case, sperm banking is recommended to ensure you've got something stored away. (movember.com)
  • Removing both testicles will affect your fertility, so you'll also want to learn about sperm banking and what your options are beforehand. (movember.com)
  • These cells later become sperm in the testicles or eggs in the ovaries. (cigna.com)
  • An orchiectomy is a procedure used in transwoman, involve removing the testicles, which are responsible for sperm and testosterone production. (bumrungrad.com)
  • The aim of an orchiectomy procedure is to remove the testicles, so that sperm is no longer produced and to reduce testosterone production, which can remove the need for testosterone suppression therapy, and decreasing the amount of estrogen medication required thereafter. (bumrungrad.com)
  • The testicles produce male sex hormones and sperm for reproduction. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • Nearly all testicular cancers begin in the germ cells - the cells in the testicles that produce immature sperm. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • Most young adult males think testicular cancer, which develops in the testicle or testis, will develop in their 60s (if at all), like prostate cancer. (aia.com)
  • Failure for this event to occur in males leads to an undescended testis (testicle), otherwise known as cryptorchidism. (medscape.com)
  • As you'd have guessed from the name, testicular cancer is when those cancerous cells grow in your nuts (testicles). (movember.com)
  • Unless both testicles are cancerous, only one is removed. (wikidoc.org)
  • If it's determined that the lump on your testicle may be cancerous, surgery to remove the testicle may be recommended. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • This includes the testicles, ovaries, sacrum (lower part of the spine), coccyx (tailbone), mediastinum (area between the lungs), retroperitoneum (the back wall of the abdomen), and the head and neck. (cigna.com)
  • Gonadal germ cell tumors form in the gonads (testicles and ovaries). (cigna.com)
  • Extragonadal extracranial germ cell tumors form in areas of the body other than the brain or gonads (testicles and ovaries). (cigna.com)
  • An ultrasound of the testicles. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Persistent pain and progressive inflammation observed by testicular ultrasound, including suspected abscess, led to unilateral orchiectomy (right testicle) 14 days after admission. (cdc.gov)
  • A testicular ultrasound test uses sound waves to create an image of the scrotum and testicles. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • An ultrasound also tells your doctor whether lumps are inside or outside of the testicle. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • Men who have a testicle that never descended are at greater risk of testicular cancer than are men whose testicles descended normally. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • An individual assigned male at birth whose testicles have been surgically removed or rendered nonfunctional and who identifies as a eunuch. (msdmanuals.com)
  • Symptoms in other parts of the body, such as the lungs, abdomen, pelvis, back, or brain, may also occur if the cancer has spread outside the testicles. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Computed tomography of the thorax, abdomen, and pelvis showed bilateral epididymo-orchitis and an enlarged right testicle with hyperperfusion and nonperfused areas and a hypoperfused left testicle ( Figure 1 ). (cdc.gov)
  • A doctor will examine your scrotum, testicles, abdomen, and groin and might test your reflexes by rubbing or pinching the inside of your thigh. (kidshealth.org)
  • Read on to learn more about the different types of the orchiectomy procedure, how the procedure works, and how to take care of yourself after you've had the procedure done. (healthline.com)
  • There are several types of orchiectomy procedures depending on your condition or the goal that you're trying to reach by having this procedure done. (healthline.com)
  • Actual testicular cancer treatment usually involves a surgical procedure called an orchiectomy. (movember.com)
  • Doctors can greatly reduce your risk of another torsion by doing a simple surgical procedure that secures your testicles to your scrotum. (kidshealth.org)
  • It's a straightforward procedure that takes about an hour, during which one or both testicles are removed. (movember.com)
  • In most males, the testicles are attached to the scrotum, making it hard for them to twist. (kidshealth.org)
  • The risk remains elevated even if the testicle has been surgically relocated to the scrotum. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • The sac was opened surgically and the bilateral presence of testicles was confirmed. (bvsalud.org)
  • A painless lump in the testicle. (aia.com)
  • Still, the majority of men who develop testicular cancer don't have a history of undescended testicles. (thecancerspecialist.com)
  • An orchiectomy, or surgical castration, is a type of surgery for prostate cancer, but it's also a hormone therapy because the end goal is to manipulate a man's hormones in order to stop the spread of cancer. (prostate.net)
  • This causes a reduction in the production of testosterone in the testicles, which prostate cancer cells require for growth. (medbroadcast.com)
  • Additionally, orchiectomy procedures have been found to help in preventing testicular cancer, prostate cancer , and male breast cancer . (bumrungrad.com)
  • A previously healthy man in Austria had tularemia epididymo-orchitis develop, leading to unilateral orchiectomy. (cdc.gov)
  • We report a case of tularemia epididymo-orchitis in a healthy man that led to unilateral orchiectomy. (cdc.gov)
  • The childhood disease mumps , if acquired after puberty, can infect and destroy the testicles - a disease called viral orchitis. (encyclopedia.com)
  • Testicular torsion requires surgery right away to save the testicle. (kidshealth.org)
  • Testicular torsion that goes on for more than a few hours can permanently damage the testicle , and a damaged testicle must be removed. (kidshealth.org)
  • This normally causes the testicle to contract, which probably won't happen if you have a testicular torsion. (kidshealth.org)
  • Testicular torsion is when the cord that carries blood to one of the testicles gets twisted. (kidshealth.org)
  • When cancer develops in the testicles, we provide advanced and minimally invasive procedures. (bidmc.org)
  • Testicular cancer is a cancer that develops in the tissues of one or both testicles. (medlineplus.gov)
  • A physical examination typically reveals a firm lump (mass) in one of the testicles. (medlineplus.gov)
  • So it's important to check the other testicle regularly and let your provider know if you notice any changes or unusual symptoms. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Since we're talking about testicular cancer, major symptoms to look out for include a painful or perhaps pea sized lump on a testicle (or both), unusual swelling, or a 'heavy' feeling in your scrotum (your nut sack). (movember.com)
  • 1. Examine one testicle at a time by holding and rolling it between the thumb and forefingers. (aia.com)
  • On examination, the involved testicle was rock hard. (webpathology.com)
  • 6. Repeat the examination steps for the other testicle. (aia.com)
  • One or both testicles is removed through a small cut in the lower part of your abdominal area instead of your scrotum. (healthline.com)
  • A tissue sample from the testicle is viewed under a microscope to check for cancer cells. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Surgery (if the testicle has not already been removed during diagnosis). (medlineplus.gov)
  • The most common treatment for a testicular cancer diagnosis is surgery, also called an orchiectomy. (movember.com)
  • Your doctor may recommend orchiectomy if you're in generally good health, and if the cancer cells have not spread beyond your testicles or far beyond your prostate gland. (healthline.com)
  • Before an orchiectomy, your doctor may take blood samples to make sure you're healthy enough for surgery and to test for any indicators of cancer. (healthline.com)
  • Your doctor might also suggest surgery to take out your testicles. (webmd.com)
  • The tissues around the testicles are removed from the scrotum. (healthline.com)
  • One or both testicles are then cut out from the surrounding tissues and vessels, and removed through the incision. (healthline.com)
  • MTFs start by taking large doses of estrogens to counter act the continued attempt by the testicles to produce androgens. (avitale.com)
  • These medications prevent your testicles receiving the message from your brain (with LHRH being the messenger) to produce testosterone. (movember.com)
  • During an orchiectomy, both testicles are removed with surgery so there are no testicles to produce testosterone. (movember.com)
  • You'll feel a sudden, possibly severe pain in your scrotum and one of your testicles. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ignoring pain for too long or simply hoping it goes away can result in severe damage to your testicle and might lead to your testicle being removed. (kidshealth.org)
  • A guy will feel pain and notice swelling in the testicle. (kidshealth.org)
  • Ignoring pain or hoping it goes away can end in severe damage to the testicle. (kidshealth.org)
  • The secondary outcomes were testicular survival time and the prediction of orchiectomy with the duration of pain. (bvsalud.org)
  • The median time from the onset of pain to surgery was 5.5 (IQR = 5) hours in the salvage group and 51.1 (IQR = 70) hours in the orchiectomy group (p (bvsalud.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS: Pain duration can predict the probability of salvaging the testicles and performing orchiectomy. (bvsalud.org)
  • During the next few days, sonographic examinations showed an enlarged and inhomogenous and hyperperfused right testicle with clinical epididymitis but decreasing CRP levels. (cdc.gov)
  • When the cord twists, it cuts off blood supply to the testicle. (kidshealth.org)
  • In males who have the bell clapper deformity, the testicles are unsecured and can move and twist in the scrotum. (kidshealth.org)