Inguinal hernia repair question... I had the repair (open w/mesh) several weeks ago. I am now unable to consciously retract, withdraw, contract the testicle on that side. All swelling is gone, so hydrocel or fluid is not a factor. As far as I am aware, the nerve in the area (iliohypogastric I think) had to be sacrificed during the surgery. Is the muscle that retracts the testicle innervated by this same nerve? And therefore this will be permanent? As a side note, the cremaster muscle seems to be working. When I am cold, both testicles will naturally withdraw.