Testes and Scrotum
October 3, 2013
Structure of the testis and scrotum
Medical details of the human male reproductive system and how it works.
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Read ArticleTestes and Scrotum The testes are important parts of male reproductive system. They are two oval organs located between upper thighs in a skin pouch called scrotum. In the unborn child the testes develop in the abdomen and then descend to their permanent position about 3 months before birth. The testicular temperature is about 3-40 […]
Read ArticleDiseases of the testis Anything (pain, redness or swelling) that appears in the testis and scrotum region should be investigated at the earliest opportunity. Acute Epididymitis: Inflammation of epididymis. It produces swelling, pain and tenderness in the testis and epididymis. There may be associated with discharge from the penis and blood in the semen. The […]
Read ArticleIt is well known that naturally occurring antibodies to eggs and sperm can cause problems with fertility. The antibodies bind to the proteins (antigens) on the sperm’s head, midpiece or tail.
Read ArticleThe male reproductive system consists of 2 testicles (in the scrotum), penis, prostate gland, seminal vesicles and a tube to transport sperm – vas. What is the Prostate Gland? The prostate is a walnut sized gland situated below the bladder (Figure 1), in front of the rectum and behind the pubic bone. It is closely […]
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