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The scrotum is a sac that hangs below the base of the penis. It contains the two oval organs (testicles) that produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.
Current as of: March 1, 2023
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:John Pope MD - Pediatrics & Anne C. Poinier MD - Internal Medicine & Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Peter Anderson MD, FRCS(C) - Pediatric Urology
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