Title: Why might a person have one or both testicles removed? | ISSM
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Content: In some cases, the testicles descend on their own before the boy is six months old. If they don’t descend by then, however, surgery may be required to move them into the scrotum. If a testicle is malformed or damaged, removal might be necessary. 5 of 5
Gender-affirmation. Transgender women (individuals who are biologically male but identify as female) may choose to undergo orchidectomy as part of their gender transition process. Other surgery, such as vaginoplasty (surgical creation of a vagina) may also take place during the transition. Learn more: What is gender dysphoria? What is gender reassignment surgery? Resources
American Cancer Society
“Surgery for Testicular Cancer”
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