Question 1

is there a pattern in which testicle hangs higher than the other and does abnormality in position indicate something wrong?

Accepted Answer

More or less equal: Both testes should lie at the base of the scrotum and should be equal in size. The right testicle is often slightly higher than the left, however the difference should be slight. One testis much higher than the other is ok provided the higher one is beyond the neck of scrotum. Any testis above the scrotum is in a wrong position and a urologists opinion should be obtained.

Question 2

no past medical history.
no recent weight loss. have only been gaining weight naturally.
not on any medication.
my testicle sack is in a higher position than normal. and are loose and hang very low.
could this be explained and how can this be treated?

Accepted Answer

Testicles: You need to be examined by your doctor.  What you mention MAY be normal but if not you need diagnosis and treatment.  In any case, please see your doctor for peace of mind and safety.  Peace and good health.

Question 3

one of my testicles hangs visibly higher than the other. could something be wrong?

Accepted Answer

Testes hang high-low: The majority of men have testes hanging one higher & one lower, so that by itself is not a sign of any problem. A doctor should check one's testes if:  they haven't been checked for a couple of years, one testis is moving up higher and higher than the other, either testis or its cord is tender, one testis is growing bigger and bigger, etc... Any very painful testis needs emergency evaluation!

Question 4

my testicles don't hang low any more there always uo close, to my body or, in me what could be wrong ?

Accepted Answer

Nothing: The testicles and scrotum have a muscle that causes it to retract. The testes may hang lower or rise as one ages depending on the tonicity of this muscle (cremaster muscle). It is of no clinical significance and can be monitored if there are no other symptoms.

Question 5

im 19 and my testicles don't hang low and seem small. my brothers are normal size and hang normally. whats wrong with mine?

Accepted Answer

Problem possible: Testicular atrophy is a problem that can be due to a variety of factors.  Genetic causes, low hormones, varicoceles, and history of trauma can cause the testicles to be smaller than the normal size.  See a urologist and obtain a sonogram to see what is going on.

Question 6

all my life my testicles use to hang low. now for the last 2 months they hang high all the time. ultrasound normal. what is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Happens: Could be as simple as lower ambient temperature and testicles trying to get closer to the core. As long as US is normal and u have no pain or redness, I wouldn't worry about it.

Question 7

i feel very mild pain in the right testicle, which i thought that radiated from the groin, during the last few days. today after i showered i noticed that it is in a horizontal position and higher than the second one. does it mean i have a torsion?

Accepted Answer

Testicle change: The right testicle is usually higher than the left. Mild pain contradicts a torsion. Any testicle pain should be evaluated, so see a doctor

Question 8

minor ache pain in testicle has been 3 days feels tender and soar. one testicle looks slighty higher then the other no swelling at all. what's wrong?

Accepted Answer

See answer: Most common causes of testicular pain/discomfort as described by you and in a young make would be epididymitis (infection or non-infectious) or non-bacterial prostatitis. Infectious causes usually associated with noticeable swelling, pain, and tenderness and non-infectious causes less so.   Normal to have one testicle ride higher than the other and may be more pronounced with inflammation.

Question 9

dr has asked for mri after abdomin ct scan where some abnormality is seen in one if the testicle.what could be possible reason for this?

Accepted Answer

CT is not the best : study for evaluating the testicles, so presumably there was a questionable abnormality or non specific abnormality that requires further imaging.  Impossible to speculate what it is without more info.  Usually ultrasound is the initial imaging study of choice for evaluating the testicles.

Question 10

testicular injury a week ago.. yesterday i went a urologist who check my testicles manually and with ultrasound too but didn't see any abnormality. despite this i still feel that earlier mentioned crampy pain during ejaculation :( what can it be?

Accepted Answer

: Crampy pain during ejaculation is not from the testicle. If at all ,from the prostate area. Did you tell him that and did he check your prostate ? If a Urologist checked you and found nothing wrong then there is nothing seriously wrong. If he did not check it go back and explain your complaint. In the meantime try Sitz baths and Ibuprofen Good luck.

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No past medical history. no recent weight loss. have only been gaining weight naturally. not on any medication. my testicle sack is in a higher position than normal. and are loose and hang very low. could this be explained and how can this be treated?

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One of my testicles hangs visibly higher than the other. could something be wrong?

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My testicles don't hang low any more there always uo close, to my body or, in me what could be wrong ?

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Im 19 and my testicles don't hang low and seem small. my brothers are normal size and hang normally. whats wrong with mine?

A member asked:

All my life my testicles use to hang low. now for the last 2 months they hang high all the time. ultrasound normal. what is wrong?

A member asked:

I feel very mild pain in the right testicle, which i thought that radiated from the groin, during the last few days. today after i showered i noticed that it is in a horizontal position and higher than the second one. does it mean i have a torsion?

A member asked:

Minor ache pain in testicle has been 3 days feels tender and soar. one testicle looks slighty higher then the other no swelling at all. what's wrong?

A member asked:

Dr has asked for mri after abdomin ct scan where some abnormality is seen in one if the testicle.what could be possible reason for this?

A member asked:

Testicular injury a week ago.. yesterday i went a urologist who check my testicles manually and with ultrasound too but didn't see any abnormality. despite this i still feel that earlier mentioned crampy pain during ejaculation :( what can it be?

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