Testicular trauma

Covers causes, symptoms, and evaluation of testicular injuries, including when pain or swelling needs urgent care. Explains potential impacts on fertility and testosterone production and how to protect recovery and long-term male health.

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Getting kicked in the cb: What ball shots really do to your body and how to recover safely

Getting kicked in the cb: What ball shots really do to your body and how to recover safely

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Dr. Alexander Grant, MD, PhD: Urologist & Men's Health Advocate
Nov 20, 2025 · 11 min read

A direct blow to the scrotum can cause anything from a painful bruise to internal bleeding or testicular rupture, and the nausea/abdominal pain happens because the testes share nerve pathways with the kidneys from fetal development. Here’s how to tell a simple contusion from a true emergency and what to do right away to recover ...

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