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For a testicular exam, what would be considered normal? for me, it seems to keep changing. ie, sometimes i can feel small balls by testicles and sometimes they arent there at all. is that normal?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Testicles: The epididymis is a structure that holds the sperm before ejaculation. That would be a structure that can enlarge or diminish in size. Hydorceles and vericoceles are structures in the scrotum that can change in size too. Typically a cancer would not.

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Answered 8/20/2019

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A member asked:

For a testicular exam, what would be considered normal? for me, it seems to keep changing. ie, sometimes i can feel small balls by testicles and sometimes they arent there at all. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Dr Hegab and 4 doctors agreed

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