Table 1.

Areas of enquiry during the structured interview

1. Pain in the left testicle or scrotum

2. Pain severity on a visual analogue scale

3. Swelling of the left testicle or scrotum

4. Numbness in the area of the left scrotum or groin

5. Erectile dysfunction

6. Premature/delayed ejaculation

7. Pain during intercourse

8. Blood in semen

9. Previous testicular pain or swelling or treatment

10. Previous groin surgery for hernia or testicular/scrotal surgery

11. Frequency/urgency/nocturia/weak urine flow/intermittent urine flow/strain to void/incomplete emptying