SECTION 602.10. Male Genital System Treatments and Procedures  


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  • (a) Orchidopexy (reposition of testis(es)).

    (1) Removal of testicle.

    (2) Atrophy (shriveling) of the testicle with loss of function.

    (b) Orchiectomy (removal of the testis(es)).

    (1) Decreased sexual desire.

    (2) Difficulties with penile erection.

    (3) Permanent sterility (inability to father children) if both testes are removed.

    (c) Vasectomy.

    (1) Loss of testicle.

    (2) Failure to produce permanent sterility (inability to father children).

    (d) Circumcision.

    (1) Injury to penis.

    (2) Need for further surgery.

Source Note: The provisions of this §602.10 adopted to be effective December 26, 2023, 48 TexReg 7985