How to Do a Testicular Self-Exam (Slideshow) (for Teens) (2024)

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How to Do a Testicular Self-Exam (Slideshow) (for Teens)? ›

A warm shower will relax the scrotum and the muscles holding the testicl*s, making an exam easier. Starting with one side, gently roll the scrotum with your fingers to feel the surface of the testicl*. Check for any lumps, bumps or unusual features.

A warm shower will relax the scrotum and the muscles holding the testicl*s, making an exam easier. Starting with one side, gently roll the scrotum with your fingers to feel the surface of the testicl*. Check for any lumps, bumps or unusual features.

It may help to do TSE in front of the mirror, so you can see as well as feel what you're doing. Check one testicl* first, then the other. Gently roll one testicl* using the fingers and thumbs of both hands. Feel along the underside of the scrotum to find the epididymis that sits at the back of the testicl*.

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 testicl*s and the area around them to make sure everything is healthy and that a guy doesn't have any problems, like a hernia.

The best time to examine your testicl*s is right after a hot bath or shower. The scrotal skin is most relaxed at this time and the testicl*s can be felt more easily. The exam should be done while standing and only takes few minutes.

The exam should be painless. Find and become familiar with the epididymis, the soft, tube-like structure located on the backside of each testicl*. Lumps found on the epididymis are normal, not harmful.

Should I shave before a testicular exam? No, you don't need to shave your scrotum or do any other preparation before a healthcare provider performs a testicular exam. But you may want to wear comfortable clothes that you can easily pull down or remove, such as athletic pants or shorts.

Because regular testicular self-exams have not been studied enough to know if they reduce the death rate from this cancer, the ACS does not have a recommendation on regular testicular self-exams for all men.

Common causes of testicl* pain include: Injury. Infection or swelling of the sperm ducts (epididymitis) or testicl*s (orchitis). Twisting of the testicl*s that can cut off the blood supply (testicular torsion).

Causes of testicular lumps and scrotal swellings. Lumps and swellings in the testicl*s and scrotum can have lots of different causes. Most are caused by something harmless, such as a build-up of fluid (cyst) or swollen veins. Sometimes they can be a sign of something serious, such as testicular cancer.

At what age do doctors stop checking your private parts? ›

Generally around puberty is when it becomes a concern to check development however it can depend on the doctor. Usually ages 11 to 40 will be when your genitals will be examined.

You always have the right to refuse to answer certain questions or to decline a physical examination of any part of your body. You are the one in charge and nothing should happen without your consent. You also have the right to withdraw consent and stop your examination at any point.

✳️ In a normal boy, both testes are fixed to the. scrotal wall.. ✳️ Failure of the fixation cause upward movement of. testicl*s, either unilaterally or bilaterally.. ✳️ This situation is known as "retractile (shy) testis"..

With your free hand, glide your thumb and fingers along both sides of the testicl*, from top to bottom. Feel for any lumps or bumps. Then, glide your fingers over the front and back of the testicl*. On the back at the top, you should feel the epididymis, a tube that carries sperm.

Physical Exams: Your provider will examine your genitals, including the penis, testicl*s, and scrotum. They may ask you to cough while examining the groin to help check for inguinal hernias. Digital Rectal Exam: You will be asked to take off your underwear and provided a gown or cloth to cover yourself.

With your free hand, glide your thumb and fingers along both sides of the testicl*, from top to bottom. Feel for any lumps or bumps. Then, glide your fingers over the front and back of the testicl*. On the back at the top, you should feel the epididymis, a tube that carries sperm.

A testicular lump may feel hard or soft to the touch and vary in size. It also may feel painful, tender or swollen, but some lumps may be completely painless.

Testicular pain causes include sudden injury, inflammation, sexually transmitted infections or medical emergencies. It can cause a dull ache that affects one or both testicl*s or your scrotum. It can also cause swelling.