The Use of Testosterone in the Treatment of Chronic Postvasectomy Pain Syndrome - Case Report and Review of the Literature

Author: Pienkos, Edward Joseph

Source: Military Medicine, Volume 172, Number 6, June 2007 , pp. 676-679(4)

Publisher: AMSUS - Association of Military Surgeons of the U.S.

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Abstract:

The purpose of this article is to describe a simple, intellectually reasonable, initial treatment for all subacute and chronic postvasectomy scrotal pains. The use of intramuscular testosterone cypionate in a dose of 400 mg monthly for 3 months is described for patients suffering from painful sperm granuloma at the vasectomy site or in the epididymis, circumventing the need for other medical or surgical approaches. Excellent results have been achieved in patients and a representative case is illustrated. The rationale for this approach based on endocrinological and immunological mechanisms is described.

Document Type: Research article

Publication date: 2007-06-01

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