Testicular self-examination is an exam that men can do at home to identify changes in their testicles, being useful for identifying early signs of infections or even cancer in the testicle, such as a difference in size between the testicles or the presence of a lump. Testicular cancer is more common in young people aged […]
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Testicular cancer is a rare type of tumor that affects the testicle and usually causes symptoms. However, some men may notice the presence of hard, painless nodules in the testicle, pain when palpating the testicle and an increase in size. Testicular cancer occurs more frequently in men between the ages of 20 and 34, in […]
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Pain in the testicles is a symptom that can affect men of all ages and can be classified as acute or chronic. Acute pain is pain that appears quickly and lasts a few hours or days, and is generally caused by a blow to the testicles. Chronic pain appears slowly and lasts for several weeks […]
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Testicular torsion is an emergency situation in which the testicle twists around the spermatic cord, reducing blood circulation and can cause serious injuries if not identified and treated quickly. Although uncommon, testicular torsion is most common in babies under two years of age or children between the ages of 12 and 18. The main symptom […]
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Testicular atrophy occurs when one or both testicles are visibly reduced in size, which can happen mainly due to varicocele, which is a situation in which there is dilation of the testicular veins, and can also be a consequence of orchitis or a sexually transmitted infection. (IST). For the diagnosis of this condition to be […]
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