Hi everyone I am a 18 year old and my right testicle aren't there(missing). Well its not developed and there are only one testicle in my ball sak and aren't so sure what to do. Does any one have any information about this? Please help I am really freaking out I read somewhere that it will give you cancer if you don't have that testicle removed and I haven't told any one not even my parents and I'm really embarrassed about it. Please help me.
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Well, as you're 18 years old, you should consult with your GP/primary care doctor to see if you can get an ultrasound of the scrotum, pelvic, and abdominal area... maybe a CT scan. This should identify the location of the right testicle. If the doctors determine the testicle is stuck in there and cannot be lowered to its place in the scrotum, then they will suggest a surgery to lower it and place it in the scrotum (orchiopexy). However, if the surgeons deem the testicle to not be viable (i.e., an atrophied or, worse, a dead testicle), then it will have to be removed, unfortunately. This would be the worst case scenario, but it's not life-threatening and you should still be able to father children, as long as your left testicle is fine.
Don't stress out and seek medical attention as soon as possible. Forget about the embarrassment. Medical professionals, esp. urosurgeons have seen pretty much everything.
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Thank you for replying. Is there a way to tell a doctor or something without telling my parents? I'm to embarrassed to tell my parents about it.
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Well, you're 18 years of age. I think most countries consider an 18-year old to be "of age" or an "adult," so you can see a doctor and receive treatment without their consent. However, if your parents are good people, then it would be best to tell them because if surgery is in your future, then you're going to need a lot of help recuperating. This is no time to feel any kind of embarrassment or put off any kind of medical treatment because of it.
I don't mean to pry, but are your parents religious and don't seek medical treatment because of their beliefs? If so, I can see why you wouldn't tell them. Find someone whom you can tell besides your doctor(s). You WILL need someone's help after the surgery for approximately 6-8 weeks while you get better.
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