I am 64 and have had problems with my testicles since I was 18 years old. My testicles kept swelling and my left testicle developed a varicose seal which has been surgically blocked off twice but has cleared again, I am still in constant pain with it, it is like a burning pain. I have been in constant pain for all of that time. My right testicle developed a cyst on the collection sack at about the same time and is painful, it is like a dull ache, my right testicle is a lot smaller than my left.

As I have said I am now 64, unmarried and childless and at times the pain makes me feel suicidal, it gnaws away at you. I have contemplated having them surgically removed just to relieve the pain. The problems have left me feeling useless and all of my relationships have failed because I have been unable to achieve an erection, my erection problem has been going on for over 30 years when I should have been in my prime, I don't know if the reason for this is medical or psychological.

I have recently heard something about testicle transplants, what a wonderful thing that would be if it were possible, I might be able to get some of my confidence back, and if there were such an operation then, I would love to be first in line for it even if it were a trial operation. It would be worth it just to get rid of this constant pain and get some of my confidence back.