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Child Having Throbbing In Testicles With Lying On Stomach, Has Prolactin Producing Tumor On Pituitary Gland. Normal?

Hello. My son has a prolactin producing tumor on his pituitary gland . I m sure you know that causes his breast to be enlarged and his pituitary does not function at all. He takes a lot of meds but just turning 13 the doc has put him on a regimen of low dose testosterone shots. He will have these for 3 months. He told me today he is experiencing throbbing in his testicles when he lays on his stomache. My question is, Is this normal?
Thu, 7 Mar 2013
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Hi,

Thank you for your query.

As your son is on hormonal replacement therapy the testosterone being given is having its effect on the testicles which can explain the symptoms. However severe pain in the testicles can occur because of other reasons too and it is advisable to show him to a doctor to exclude any other reason like torsion of the testicle which may require surgical intervention.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction.

Wishing your son an early recovery.

Regards,

RKK
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Child Having Throbbing In Testicles With Lying On Stomach, Has Prolactin Producing Tumor On Pituitary Gland. Normal?

Hi, Thank you for your query. As your son is on hormonal replacement therapy the testosterone being given is having its effect on the testicles which can explain the symptoms. However severe pain in the testicles can occur because of other reasons too and it is advisable to show him to a doctor to exclude any other reason like torsion of the testicle which may require surgical intervention. I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Wishing your son an early recovery. Regards, RKK