Hydrocele
A fairly common problem in newborn boys is hydrocele (occurring in about 7 percent of boys). Hydrocele is diagnosed as a painless and soft swelling in the scrotum. The diagnosis is usually made by a doctor at the maternity hospital. Hydrocele usually resolves on its own within a few years. In Finland, hydrocele is monitored until the age of 4. If there is still visible swelling in the scrotum at that time, a minor day surgery procedure is recommended to correct the situation.