What causes testicular development?

Summary: Testicular growth during puberty is rapid, and mostly due to germ cell expansion and growth in seminiferous tubule diameter triggered by androgens. Pre-treatment with FSH before the induction of puberty may improve the treatment of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism, but remains to be proven.

What are the testicular compartments called?

Anatomy of the testes Each is covered by a fibrous capsule called the tunica albuginea and is divided by partitions of fibrous tissue from the tunica albuginea into 200 to 400 wedge-shaped sections, or lobes.

What stimulates testes to grow?

LH stimulates testosterone release by the testes, and FSH is required for early stages of sperm maturation. GHRH is released on a daily basis throughout life, but growth hormones have an enhanced effect during puberty when they are combined with sex hormones.

Can a testicle be descended and then become undescended?

The testes first form in the abdomen during fetal development. As the fetus grows, the testes begin to move down, or descend, until they are inside the scrotum. Sometimes, one testis or both testes fail to descend, which is called undescended testis or undescended testicle.

What is the difference between tunica vaginalis and tunica albuginea?

The tunica albuginea is a layer of fibrous tissue capsule covering the testis. It is covered by the tunica vaginalis, except at the points of attachment of the epididymis to the testis, and along its posterior border, where the spermatic vessels enter the gland. It is thicker than the tunica albuginea of the ovary.

How can I increase my follicle stimulating hormone naturally?

To improve your FSH levels, try eating foods like salmon, avocados, and nuts to increase the production of FSH with essential fatty acids. Additionally, maintain a healthy endocrine system by consuming lots of dark green vegetables like spinach, kale, and broccoli.

What is tunica vaginalis and processus vaginalis?

The processus vaginalis is an outpouching of peritoneum that bulges into the inguinal canal as early as the third month of gestation prior to testicular descent. After descent, the processus vaginalis should obliterate leaving the closed distal end as the tunica vaginalis surrounding the testis (Fig. 18).

What causes tunica cysts?

They arise from the tunica albuginea, a fibrous layer below the tunica vaginalis which closely covers the testis. The exact pathogenesis of tunica albuginea cysts is not known but they are believed to arise from the mesothelia.