Question 1

What does it mean when one of your testicles is much larger than the other?

Accepted Answer

This could be a hydrocele or possibly a mass if it is fairly painless.   If it is red or inflamed it could be an infection. If it hurts terribly go to er as it could be torsion (twisted). Either way you need evaluation by urology and an ultrasound.

Question 2

What does it mean if one of your testicles is much bigger than the other?

Accepted Answer

The most worrisome condition would be a malignancy (cancer). It could also be a collection of fluid (hydroceole/spermatoceole/epididymal cyst).  Regardless, you should be seen by a urologist sooner rather than later.

Question 3

Should i be concerned if one of my testicles is much larger than the other?

Accepted Answer

It may be nothing but you should have it checked out.  Some men are born with large discrepancies in size.  One testicle may have lost its blood supply at birth and never developed.  If it's newly doubled in size, see a physician soon.

Question 4

What does it mean when one of your testicles is swollen?

Accepted Answer

Swellings in the scrotum can be several things.  Possibilities include hydrocele, epididymitis, hernia,  testicular torsion, testicular cancer, varicocele and epididymal cyst, among others.  An h&p, labs, and ultrasound are warranted.

Question 5

Is it unusual to have one testicle much larger than the other?

Accepted Answer

But need not be a problem unless smaller testis is much higher than the other, have had mumps in the past, or have a large varicocele or hernia on small side. Larger side might have a hydrocele. Testes can grow at different rates during puberty ; smaller one may or may not catch up in time ; both testes can otherwise be normal. Thus although not normal maybe ok. Scrotal ultrasound would clarify.

Question 6

If one of your testicles is swollen what does that mean?

Accepted Answer

The rapidity of onset of swelling provides some information.  It may be a benign condition such as a hydrocele or may represent something more serious such as testicular cancer or orchitis.  I recommend a visit with your doctor.

Question 7

One testicle has become much larger over past year.  it aches sometimes and is sensitive.  what is the cause of this? age?

Accepted Answer

There might be several causes for this enlargement. First, you always worry about a tumor and you should have an U/S. The most common cause is usually a hydrocele ( fluid around the testicle) which is totally benign and may or may not need treatment depending on size and symptoms.

Question 8

About how much larger should one testicle be compared to the other and what should the epiditimys feel like? i tried to check to make sure i normal.

Accepted Answer

To have different sizes.Epidydimitis is inflammation of the epidydimus , which rests above the testicle.It can become very tender.

Question 9

How long can i work out for if i have one testicle? i mean later in life will it affect me working out like in 60's?

Accepted Answer

No problem. You have played around with this issue enough over the past weeks. You only need one for a normal life and it places no limitations on your activities in general. I would not take up bull riding as a sport/job or play sports without a cup when appropriate.

Question 10

How come one of my testicles is twice as big as the other one?

Accepted Answer

There is a possibilty you had MUMPS as ayoungster &
it causes atrophy of one testis.
Or  you may  have had a sporting injury affecting the scrotum.If in doubt consult with a urologist.

There is a possibility you have a hydrocele (extra fluid
around the testicle )

What does it mean when one of your testicles is much larger than the other