Young Men's Health
It looks like my left ball is hanging a low then my right ball. I know that’s fine but what’s worrying me it looks a bit tilted forward and I have a tiny moveable lump above my left ball. I’m scared please help.Thanks for your question. Many people have questions about their testicles. It is very common for one testicle to hang lower than the other or to be more horizontal (parallel … read more
Articles Tagged: testicle health
My right testicle has been hurting a little bit since last week. It doesn’t hurt 24/7, but the pain comes and goes. I have been so concerned about it and I don’t know what to do!
Thanks for your question. Lots of things can cause pain in your testicle. Some causes for testicular pain are: Injury. If you got hit there or may have some skin … read more
I can’t sleep because I started having this itching and burning feeling on my testicles and sometimes my penis. It makes it pretty hard for me to sleep. Help!
Thanks for your question. When there’s an itching and burning sensation by the testicles and penis it’s a good time to see your health care provider. These symptoms may suggest … read more
Since I was like 10/11 my right testicle has been really small – similar to the size of a bottle cap but with an oval shape – and my left one has been really big. It is shaped weird and has bits that have a different texture to other places. Help.
Thanks for your question. A person’s testicles are typically about the same size. However, some people may notice that one testicle is slightly bigger than the other testicle. As both … read more
I’m a 17 year old, and I just had a doctor’s appointment where my doctor did a physical exam and did a testicle exam. Do doctors make you masturbate in front of them or do something similar?
Thanks for your question. Getting an annual physical exam is an important part of taking care of your health. A doctor will typically do a testicular exam during an annual … read more
My question is about testicular size. My right testis is very small compared to my left one. There is a very large difference in them. I am feeling some small lumps in blood vessels around my right testis. Is there anything wrong?
Thanks for your question. A lot of people have questions about their testicles. It is normal for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other, but for the most … read more
My left testicle hurts. Not always, but only when I think of the pain or touch it. I’ve had it now for some months. Is it dangerous?
Thank you for your question. There can be many possible reasons for pain involving one or both testicles. Since testicles are a very sensitive area of the body, even a … read more
My one right testicle is very small and right one is very big, and it also causes pain in the left part of my stomach. What I should do?
Thank you for your question, it’s always a good idea to ask questions when you notice changes in your body or things you find concerning! It is not unusual for most young men … read more
I’m 16 years old and while I was playing cricket with my friends I got hit in my testicles with a hard ball. My testicles turned black and blue and I am having trouble passing urine and having an erection. I also vomit if I eat anything. I don’t know how to tell my mom, please help.
Most contact sport injuries to a guy’s testicles are minor and the symptoms are temporary, however your symptoms are worrisome. You should see your medical provider right away. It may … read more
I am 16 and have gotten a deeper voice, have pubic hair, and armpit hair. However I have had no growth in the penis, or testicles. Is this normal or should I seek help?
The changes to your voice and hair suggest that you have started to go through puberty. When guys hit puberty, a number of things happen in the body, usually starting with growth … read more