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IcyPeas

(21,893 posts) Fri Jul 13, 2012, 02:08 PM Jul 2012

Warning: Twisted Testicles alert



Skinny jeans may lead to 'twisted testicles' and other painful health problems for style-conscious men
Twisted testicles is a serious condition that occurs "when tight trousers prevent the spermatic cord from moving freely, meaning it twists and leads to testicular torsion which cuts off the blood supply requiring immediate surgery to prevent a gangrenous testicle," noted the report.


Read more: http://www.nydailynews.com/life-style/health/skinny-jeans-lead-testicular-problems-article-1.1113798#ixzz20WkjKrLv

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Warning: Twisted Testicles alert (Original Post) IcyPeas Jul 2012 OP
I am particularly aware and conscientious about this, as I have an extra pair. NYC_SKP Jul 2012 #1
No laughing matter. One of my father's patients presented with this intaglio Jul 2012 #2
Sssssssssssssssssssssssssssssst! Iggo Jul 2012 #3
 

NYC_SKP

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1. I am particularly aware and conscientious about this, as I have an extra pair.
Reply to IcyPeas (Original post)
Fri Jul 13, 2012, 02:15 PM
Jul 2012

In extreme cases, men like me can suffer from "testicular braiding", or even "testicular macramé"!

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intaglio

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2. No laughing matter. One of my father's patients presented with this
Reply to IcyPeas (Original post)
Fri Jul 13, 2012, 03:01 PM
Jul 2012

Unfortunately it was too late - both testicles were lost and nearly the man's life

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