why has one of my testicles rolled up again? what can i do?

Question

What could I have done to myself if I have extreme testicle pain when I roll over?

Answer 1

Gone up or twisted?: Testicle can be brought down again surgically if UR unable to push it down manually. Needs to be fixed surgically if it twists on & off (intermittent torsion)

Answer 2

Retract upward: Exposure to cold will normally cause the testicles to retract upward (creamsteric muscles). This is to help protect the testicles and testicular cells from cold temperatures since sperm are very sensitive to temperature changes, even as little as liitle as a 1 degree change. This may affect the quality of sperm if chronically exposed low or high temperatures, especially heat.

Answer 3

Cold testicles: The Cremaster muscles contracts to pull them up.

Answer 4

No: There is no current need for donor testes.

Answer 5

Not that I know of.: If you are referring to one of the accredited organ procurement organizations in the US that provide organs for transplant, the answer is no. However, there may be research centers that would be interested in using your post mortem organs for research or study. You should check with the pathology department at a local medical school.

Answer 6

Yes: 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.

Answer 7

See below: Given your age, if the enlargement is new and truly involving the testicle, then Testicular Cancer definitely is a possibility and needs to ruled out without delay. If the enlargement is not arising from the testicle, then it is likely either a hydrocele or spermatocele or, less likely, a varicocele. All scrotal/testicular masses should be evaluated by a doctor for proper diagnosis and discussion

Answer 8

Depends: Anything long term without steroids should be ok.

Answer 9

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!

Answer 10

Probably not: Most men have one testicle higher than the other. One testicle remains higher than the other in some cases of incomplete testicular descent. However, there is no need for concern, if both testes are in the scrotum, are similar in size and symptom free.

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