Young Men's Health
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
Articles Tagged: testicle health
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
I have found that there are several small bumps on my left testicle. They are inside the scrotum. Should I be concerned?
Anytime you notice something different about your body such as bumps, lumps, rashes, etc. you should make an appointment with your health care provider to get checked out. Small bumps … read more
It’s been almost 4 months since I had surgery for testicular torsion and I still have pain occasionally on both my testicles. I can still feel stitches within my scrotum. Is this normal in the recovery process?
Surgery for testicular torsion involves untwisting the “spermatic” cord inside the affected testicle and then placing stitches around both testicles to repair the twisted one and prevent torsion from happening … read more
What does it mean if I have pain in my left testicle and pelvic area?
A man’s testicles are very sensitive so even a minor trauma can cause discomfort. There can be many reasons for your pain. The pain can be coming from your left … read more
Are there any sports for which guys should wear genital protection? I got hit in the thigh with a fast ball. It left a big purple bruise and just missed my right nut. Should I be wearing a jockstrap and cup? A few guys do, but more don’t.
This is a great question! As you probably have realized, there is a lot more information out there about the use of other protective equipment such as helmets and eyewear … read more