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THE NHS has paid out almost £1million over the past three years for blunders that led to men losing one or both testicles.

Doctors in 70 cases allegedly cut off the wrong testicle or removed one that may have been saved with earlier intervention.

So far 40 payouts averaging £22,000 have been made but Action against Medical Accidents boss Peter Walsh said: “The human cost is incalculable.”