Topic Overview
A testicular prosthesis is a small implant with a size,
shape, and consistency like a real testicle. It is usually made of a soft
plastic (silicone) shell and filled with saline (salt water).
The
risks of a testicular prosthesis include infection and
bleeding or blood clots in the
scrotum. But these problems are not common.
If a prosthesis is implanted before puberty, it will need to be replaced later with a larger prosthesis that matches the adult size of the normal testicle.
Credits
ByHealthwise Staff
Primary Medical ReviewerE. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine
Kathleen Romito, MD - Family Medicine
Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology, Oncology