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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that are spread through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral sex. Some common STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, and human papillomavirus (HPV). Many STIs can be treated with antibiotics or antiviral medications, but

A spermatocele is a noncancerous cyst that develops in the epididymis, the coiled tube located behind the testicle where sperm are stored. It is filled with fluid that may contain sperm and can cause swelling in the scrotum. Spermatoceles are usually painless and don't cause any significant symptoms,

Stress incontinence is a type of urinary incontinence that occurs when physical activity or movement, such as coughing, sneezing, laughing, or exercising, puts pressure on the bladder and causes leakage. This is usually due to weakness or damage to the pelvic floor muscles and the sphincter that normally

Testicular cancer is a type of cancer that occurs in the testicles, which are the reproductive glands in men. It is most commonly diagnosed in young and middle-aged men. Symptoms of testicular cancer may include a painless lump or swelling in the testicle, a dull ache in the lower abdomen or groin, or

Testicular torsion is a condition in which the spermatic cord, which provides blood flow to the testicle, becomes twisted, cutting off the blood supply to the testicle. This can cause sudden and severe pain and swelling in the affected testicle and is considered a medical emergency. Testicular torsion