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Testicular
replacement

What causes a missing testicle?
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Torosa® testicular implant
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Advocate for yourself: questions to ask your doctor
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Restore a more natural appearance

Losing one or both of your testicles isn’t an easy topic to discuss, but it can be a reality for many.
Men facing testicular replacement experience more than the physical effects of missing a testicle. The absence of a testicle has been shown to be a psychologically traumatic experience for males of all ages.1

32%

of testicular cancer survivors say they missed their testicles2

26%

of testicular cancer survivors have feelings of uneasiness or shame about their body2

43%

experience reduction
in sexual activity3
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There are options available to help restore a part of what was lost

Even though testicular implants have been shown to reduce the psychological impact resulting from loss or absence of a testicle, less than half of patients are offered one when their testicle is removed.4

of orchiectomy (procedure to remove one or both testicles) patients believe it’s important to be offered a testicular implant5
But only
of patients are offered a testicular implant5

What causes a missing testicle?

There are many reasons why a testicle may need to be removed, including testicular cancer, testicular trauma and testicular torsion. Other causes of a missing testicle include undescended testicles and born without a testicle.1

Learn more

If you have had or expect to have one or both of your testicles removed, there is hope.

Regardless of age, the loss of a testicle not only has impacts on physical appearance but can also impact your relationships and your self-esteem. The fact is, there is an alternative that can help restore part of what was lost.

Learn more about testicular implants

Testicular implants are more than just a cosmetic solution

50-60% of men reported improved body image after receiving an implant. Testicular implants have been shown to reduce the psychological impact resulting from loss or absence of a testicle.4

Learn more about the Torosa® implant
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“For patients like me, the testicular implant was absolutely a part of my recovery. Patients should know that this is available to them. It can be a part of how you are restored.”

Freeman
Torosa® Testicular Implant Recipient

Hear Freeman’s story

Find a specialist

Explore our physician directory to find a local qualified urologist who specializes in men’s health and testicular replacement. They can explain your treatment options, answer your questions, and help you or your child take the next step toward restoring your health.

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References

1 Bodiwala D, Summerton DJ, Terry TR. Testicular prostheses: development and modern usage. Ann R Coll Surg Engl. 2007 May;89(4):349-53.

2 Skoogh J, Steineck G, Cavallin-Ståhl E, Wilderäng U, Håkansson UK, Johansson B, Stierner U; SWENOTECA. Feelings of loss and uneasiness or shame after removal of a testicle by orchidectomy: a population-based long-term follow-up of testicular cancer survivors. Int J Androl. 2011 Apr;34(2):183-92.

3 Rossen P, Pedersen AF, Zachariae R, von der Maase H. Sexuality and body image in long-term survivors of testicular cancer. Eur J Cancer. 2012 Mar;48(4):571-8.

4 Hayon S, Michael J, Coward RM. The modern testicular prosthesis: patient selection and counseling, surgical technique, and outcomes. Asian J Androl. 2020 Jan-Feb;22(1):64-69.

5 Dieckmann KP, Anheuser P, Schmidt S, Soyka-Hundt B, Pichlmeier U, Schriefer P, Matthies C, Hartmann M, Ruf CG. Testicular prostheses in patients with testicular cancer – acceptance rate and patient satisfaction. BMC Urol. 2015 Mar 13;15:16.

6 Robinson R, Tait CD, Clarke NW, Ramani VA. Is it safe to insert a testicular prosthesis at the time of radical orchidectomy for testis cancer: an audit of 904 men undergoing radical orchidectomy. BJU Int. 2016 Feb;117(2):249-52.

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