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Testicular Pain, Lumps and Masses

Pain in the testicles can have many causes, and can start elsewhere in the abdomen or groin and spread to the testicles. It may be sharp, sudden pain, or dull pain that develops gradually. It may come and go or remain constant over time. A painful lump, bump or mass may also be present.

Causes of Testicular Pain

Testicular pain may be caused by infection, trauma, injury or a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Other medical conditions can also cause pain in the testicles, including hernias, kidney stones, varicocele, vasectomy, nerve damage related to diabetes, testicular torsion (twisted testicle) or testicular cancer.

A testicular mass is not always a testicular tumor, but it’s important to be evaluated. Diagnosing the cause of your testicular pain, lump or mass is vital to finding the appropriate medical or surgical treatment. Serious conditions such as testicular torsion or testicular cancer need immediate, comprehensive care. The team at the Men’s Reproductive and Sexual Health Program has the experience to diagnose and treat all causes of testicular pain, lumps and masses. We work closely with other specialists, such as oncologists for testicular cancer, to make sure each condition is addressed appropriately and promptly.

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