What is it called when the doctor touches your balls?
A testicular exam can make a guy feel a bit awkward or embarrassed, but just like checking a person’s blood pressure, it’s a normal part of a physical exam. The doctor checks the testicles and the area around them to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn’t have any problems, like a hernia.
Can you crush your testes?
Testicular rupture is a rare type of testicular trauma. It can happen if the testicle gets a forceful direct blow or is crushed against the pubic bone, causing blood to leak into the scrotum.
What do balls feel like?
The testicles should feel smooth, without any lumps or bumps, and firm but not hard. You may feel a soft tube at the back of each testicle, which is called the epididymis. If you notice any changes or anything unusual about your testicles, you should see a GP.
Can your balls turn sideways?
Testicular torsion occurs when a testicle rotates, twisting the spermatic cord that brings blood to the scrotum. The reduced blood flow causes sudden and often severe pain and swelling. Testicular torsion is most common between ages 12 and 18, but it can occur at any age, even before birth.
Can your balls pop?
The testicles are male reproductive glands surrounded by two layers of tough, fibrous tissue. They’re encased in the scrotum. Despite that protection, testicle rupture is possible, particularly in the event of blunt trauma.
Can you pull a testicle?
Testicular injuries include: Rupture or fracture. An injury can rupture or tear the tough, protective covering surrounding the testicle and damage the testicle. This is called a testicular rupture or fracture.
What does thick sperm mean?
Thick semen usually results from a higher than normal concentration of sperm in a typical volume of semen, or from having a high number of sperm with an irregular shape (morphology). High sperm concentration often indicates that you’re more likely to impregnate a female partner.
Does a twisted testicle hurt?
The most common sign of testicular torsion is sudden, severe pain on one side of the scrotum. The testes should be about the same size. If one side quickly becomes larger than the other, this can be a problem. Change in scrotum color, especially redness or darkening, is also a problem.
Can your balls fall off?
Sometimes balls can actually pop up into the body, in a place called the inguinal canal, and then pop out again. This can happen in extreme cold, or if you get frightened, or even through laughing really hard. It’s also possible to tuck testicles up into the body too.