The examination stages that urologists and urologists are likely to do can be frightening for most men. However, testicular control, which is one of the most important examinations for men, has become very important for testicular cancer, the incidence of which has increased with unhealthy foods and unhealthy lifestyles in recent years, especially for those in metropolitan cities.
When you feel an abnormality, you should of course consult your doctor as soon as possible. For this reason, some checks that you will make yourself at home beforehand may be useful for you. As early intervention is important in every disease, it is also important for testicular cancer, which is one of the most dangerous diseases for testicles. That’s why you should routinely examine your testicles.
We have compiled in our content how a healthy testicle should be, how it looks and what you can do to be healthy.
First of all, what is the testis and what does it do?
With the simplest definition, the testicles are very important structures for men’s health, with exceptions, on both sides of the penis and the underside of the penis, which is said as the scrotum in medical language, and is located in the scrotum. It has duties such as the secretion of testosterone hormone, which is necessary for the male body, and the production of sperm. The testicles contain sperm channels and many veins. In addition, the testicles can produce up to 200 million sperm per day.
Even if the testicles are outside, it poses a risk due to external factors, it is very important for sperm. Because extreme heat or cold causes sperm to die. Since the body temperature is warmer than the sperm, the scrotum is approximately 2°C colder than the body temperature. Because of this, the bags contract and approach the penis in cold weather, and relax in hot weather.
What does a healthy testis look like?
Of course, not all penises are the same, nor are all testicles the same. However, the same methods can be used to determine whether a testicle is healthy or not. For example, you shouldn’t feel any roughness when you feel your testicles in the bags. If you tighten it lightly, it should be firm, not too harsh. You should not feel any pain or discomfort while tightening. You should feel a thin tube-like structure on the underside of the bags.
A healthy testis should be approximately the size of a small chicken egg. If you’ve noticed a difference in size between your two testicles, you don’t have to worry right away. Because the majority of men’s testicles have an asymmetrical structure. One may be larger or lower than the other. In fact, the left testis is usually smaller than the right testis.
What can cause testicles to look different from normal?
If you see any abnormality in your testicles, of course you should go to the doctor immediately, but according to each abnormality, the possible causes are as follows:
- It could be a sign. However, if this is the case, don’t worry at first because most testicular lumps aren’t a problem.
- If your testicles feel swollen, you may have a bacterial infection.
- If your scrotum looks vascular, you may have varicocele, a disease that impairs sperm function.
- If your bags look like they’re full of fluid, you may have a hydrocele, colloquially known as a water hernia.
How do you do testicular self-exam?
Observing and examining your testicles and bags from time to time is very important against any health problems that may occur. For this reason, every man should learn about testicular examination and routinely do it at least once a month. So how is the testicular examination done?
First of all, a warm environment is better for examining your testicles because, as I mentioned before, the testicles relax in a warm environment and the skin of the bags softens. It is an appropriate time to do it, especially after a bath. During the examination, you can stand in front of the mirror to observe better. The order of examination, in which you should perform each testicle separately, should be as follows:
- First of all, check if there is any redness in your testicles.
- Lift the scrotum with one hand, the index and middle finger of the other hand to the lower part of the testis; place your thumb on the top of the testicles and squeeze lightly.
- Pay attention to the presence of roughness, protrusion, swelling on the testicle surface.
- Testicular examination ends after the above steps. If you experience any mass, redness, pain, etc., you should definitely go to the doctor.
So what can you do to protect the health of your testicles?
You now know that you need to perform routine examinations to protect the health of your testicles and to facilitate early intervention and treatment in case of a potential problem. Apart from the examination, there are some other things you can do for your testicles. E.g; you should quit smoking. Smoking is not beneficial for any of our organs, yes, but the arsenic substance in cigarettes increases the risk of testicular cancer in particular. You should also make room for foods containing antioxidants in your diet. Vegetables and fruits are friends of your testicles.
I also mentioned that your testicles should be outside due to the heat, but this may pose a risk due to external factors. For this reason, you should protect your testicles from hitting and hitting. E.g; You should not use a bike for long periods of time, and you should not wear anything tight underneath.
Of course, as we mentioned at the beginning of our content, it would be best to consult your doctor even when you feel the slightest abnormality.
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