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My left testicle is 2 times smaller than the right one. when i sleep it shrinks to the size of a grape. should i be worried about losing it?

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Dr. Samuel Lee answered

No: testicle size does not fluctuate within 24 hrs. You may have a communicating hydrocele, which is a form of hernia with fluids around the testis. Scrotal ultrasound will diagonse it.

Answered 7/30/2016

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A member asked:

My left testicle is 2 times smaller than the right one. when i sleep it shrinks to the size of a grape. should i be worried about losing it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Samuel Lee answered

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