An orchiectomy is surgery in which one or more testicles are removed. The testicles, which are male reproductive organs that produce sperm, sit in a sac, called the scrotum. The scrotum is just below ...

Men with early stage testicular cancer can safely receive one course of chemotherapy or radiotherapy after surgery without it having a long-term effect on their sperm count, according to a study ...

During an orchiectomy, doctors surgically remove one or both testicles. Some transgender women seek this surgery as part of gender affirming care. An orchiectomy can also be part of a broader set of ...

First study to investigate long-term effect of postoperative chemotherapy or radiotherapy on sperm count and concentration Men with early stage testicular cancer can safely receive one course of ...

Adjusting to life after an orchiectomy can differ for each person. Although a person may feel relieved after treatment, they may have concerns about the long-term side effects of the surgery. An ...