Question 1

Why would one testicle hang much lower than the other one? spermatocele cannot cause this right?  noticed my left testicle hanging low about 1 wk. ago

Accepted Answer

There is actually an interesting anatomical reason for this. Right gonadal vein empties directly into vena cava. Left empties into renal vein with slightly higher pressure. Thus the above findings you noted can be seen in some men with no abnormal findings.

Question 2

What if one testicle now hangs lower after inguinal hernia surgery?  is this normal?

Accepted Answer

One testicle almost always hangs lower than the other; this is normal in all men. (Most commonly the left is lower, but it can go either way.) I'm guessing it's always been that way for you and you're now just looking more closely. Hernia surgery is not likely to make much difference -- but even if it does, it's not a health concern.

Question 3

Why does one of my testicles hang lower than the other? no pain with this

Accepted Answer

That is a common and fairly normal finding, that the testicles may not be symmetric and one seems to lay lower than the other.  As long as there is no associated pain or redness or discomfort, it is generally not anything to be concerned about.  If you are a man between 15 and 50, it is probably also useful to do a regular testicular self exam, to get to know what your normal anatomy is like, and the testicles should be consistent and stable in size and firmness, and if one or both become larger or change in firmness, or even seems to develop a growth or mass, that is a different issue and probably deserves a medical evaluation.

Question 4

Why does one of my testicles hang lower than the other? no pain or enlargement of either testicle

Accepted Answer

Every guy has one testicle that hangs slightly lower than the other.  It's completely normal.

Question 5

How much lower is it normal for one testicle to hang than the other? visibly lower normal?

Accepted Answer

No problem provided higher testis is beyond neck of scrotum ;/or does not feel uncomfortable. Left is usually the lower testicle if one is lower than the other. One of my old professors said it was because most men are right-handed and would not have to reach as far for the right testis.

Question 6

Can a spermatocele cause your testicle to hang much lower than normal? have one above the left one and it is hanging abnormally low and doesn't retract

Accepted Answer

Spermatocele is an abnormal retention cyst or collection of fluid at the epididymis (the "cap" on the back of the testis) or rete testis and depending on the size could cause your left testis to hang "differently" than the right.  You should be examined by a physician however, and if bothersome, you could have the spermatocele removed.

Question 7

My left testicle hangs lower than right one and is sightly smaller than the right one?

Accepted Answer

The left one is supposed to be a little lower than the right one. It keeps them from bumping into each other. Unless the size difference is very obvious, it's a non-problem.

Question 8

Left testicle is hanging much lower than normal, also it doesn't retract like the right one when coughing, etc. what can be done for this?

Accepted Answer

Testicles don't hang equally..One is always
lower than other.This is normal
the right one has less distance to retract.
I believe the lt descends into sac earlier
than the right.

Question 9

Why does my right testicle hang lower now when it used to be the left? my left is still bigger. i've done penis exercises in the past. damage?

Accepted Answer

22 M asks: Why does my right testicle hang lower now when it used to be the left? My left is still bigger. I've done penis exercises in the past. Damage? ANS: the degree of drop may vary with temperature as the scrotal reflex attempts to protect y0ur jewels. Never heard of penis exercises. Damage? not likely but depends on what u call P exercise. Send details and ask your Dr who knows u best.

Question 10

My left testicle which hangs slightly lower the right, looks like moved behind the right one, i think they used to be side by side. so, is it normal? but they are side by side when both testicles tightens during cold times?

Accepted Answer

Many times the left testicle is lower than the right normally. If there are no other symptoms the there is nothing wrong. Suggest you wear a good support under wear.

One testicle hangs lower

Why would one testicle hang much lower than the other one? spermatocele cannot cause this right? noticed my left testicle hanging low about 1 wk. ago

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What if one testicle now hangs lower after inguinal hernia surgery? is this normal?

Why does one of my testicles hang lower than the other? no pain with this

Why does one of my testicles hang lower than the other? no pain or enlargement of either testicle

How much lower is it normal for one testicle to hang than the other? visibly lower normal?

Can a spermatocele cause your testicle to hang much lower than normal? have one above the left one and it is hanging abnormally low and doesn't retract

My left testicle hangs lower than right one and is sightly smaller than the right one?

Left testicle is hanging much lower than normal, also it doesn't retract like the right one when coughing, etc. what can be done for this?

Why does my right testicle hang lower now when it used to be the left? my left is still bigger. i've done penis exercises in the past. damage?

My left testicle which hangs slightly lower the right, looks like moved behind the right one, i think they used to be side by side. so, is it normal? but they are side by side when both testicles tightens during cold times?

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