The testicles are a critical part of the male reproductive system. Most vital organs are inside the body and protected by muscle and bone. The testicles do not have this protection. They are located in the scrotum outside the body, hanging below the penis. This makes them vulnerable to injury. The outcome could be serious if they were struck, kicked, or crushed. Testicular injury should be addressed and treated as soon as possible for optimal results.
Testicular Trauma
Under normal conditions, the testicles make sperm and male hormones. A tough fibrous cover protects each testicle. After the sperm cells are created, they travel to the epididymis, which has a thin, fragile coating. The epididymis is a gland located along the back of the testicle. There, sperm-making ducts from the testicle join and form a single coiled tube. The sperm spend a short time here to mature before they mix with semen and leave through a tube called the vas deferens.
If some force hurts the testicle or scrotum, any part of the contents can be damaged. Blood can leak from a wound to the testicle cover, creating a pool of blood. This condition can cause the scrotum to stretch beyond its normal limits and lead to infection.
