Young Men's Health
Hello, one of my testicles is smaller than the other one and it seems like it’s not growing any more. What could be the problem?It is very common for guys to have one testicle that is slightly smaller than the other. It is also common to have one testicle hang lower in the scrotal … read more
Articles Tagged: testicular self-exam
What does a doctor do when they examine a 19-year-old’s privates? Is the patient’s underwear on or off? Is the doctor wearing gloves? Is the patient standing or lying down?
A yearly check-up for a male teen goes something like this: Most health care providers understand that it can be embarrassing to have a complete physical exam. There may be … read more
Testicular Self-Exam
What is a Testicular Self-Exam (TSE)? A testicular self-exam is an exam you can do on yourself to check your testicles. Doing a testicular self-exam can help you get to … read more
My testicles are different sizes (I can feel a large difference) but its never caused any problems for me. Will this be a problem in the future? Can it affect my sperm?
Most difference in testicle size is normal if there is nothing else wrong with the penis and testicles. One can usually be up to 25% larger then the other while … read more
One of my balls is bigger than other one by twice the size. Is this a problem?
While there can be a small difference in the size of the two testicles, if one is truly twice as large as the other it could signify a problem. Problems … read more
Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam?
When your doctor tells you to look to the side and cough, he or she is checking you for a hernia. A hernia is caused by a weakness in the … read more
