How to do a testicular self exam? | Testicular Cancer explained

Most men worry sometimes about testicular cancer. And that is where this video comes in. We will cover the normal anatomy and structures within your testicles, we will discuss how to do a proper self exam, I will address testicular cancer and much, much more. So make sure to watch this whole video do you don’t miss any important information.
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The anatomy of the male reproductive system
The male reproductive system consists out of the penis, scrotum, testicles, epididymis, the prostate gland and several accessory organs like the vas deferens and Seminal vesicles.
Together this system has multiple important functions, it produces, maintains and transports sperm and semen, it produces male sex hormones and it plays a role in urination.
Self exam.
- Step 1: Hold your penis out of the way and examine each testicle separately.
- Step 2: Hold one of your testicle between your thumbs and index finger/middle finger of your dominant hand. Use your other hand to support the testicle your are examining.
- Step 3: Use your thumb and index finger to gently pad down the testes in a systematic way, for top to bottom.
- Step 4: repeat this process with your other testes.
When to contact your doctor?
- Do you experience pain in your scrotum and/or testicles.
- Do you feel a lump or swelling on your testicle.
- Do you have a discoloration of the skin on your scrotum.
- An abnormal feeling of warmth in your genital area.
- Blood in your semen.
- Pain in your lower abdomen.
- Or do you have any concerns, just contact your doctor.
Testicular cancer
First of all, testicular cancer is rare, and most often occurs in men between ages of 15 and 45. The two most common types are: Seminoma and Nonseminoma. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy.
- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -
Literature:
1: Cleveland Clinic medical professional. (2020). Male Reproductive System. Cleveland Clinic.
2: The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team. (2018). Can Testicular Cancer Be Found Early? America Cancer Society.
3: Mayo Clinic Staff. (2022). Testicular cancer. Mayoclinic.
* The images in this video are used for educational purposes only. Most of the images and video material in this video come from www.canva.com/.
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My brothers, we have no say when our time is up. All we control is our mind and our time. Use both to their maximum. This isn’t easy, this is life. Don’t worry, you will (as will we all) die someday. This will not last forever. The pain and the joy. Make the most of everything. ❤

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The body and the mind made idea we have of who we are ( ego ) dies. The Self/Atman/"Soul" wasn't born, and doesn't die.

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Important video

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[@amuameena4804]

My hus got testicle cancer 3 years over now he is fine operation did next whats want to do kindly reply

[@hellforever]

Doctor, I have been taking brexpiprazole (rexulti) for almost 2 years, for psychotic and depressive symptoms, it was the only antipsychotic that did not cause me sexual dysfunction, it even caused me hypersexuality until the dose I take today, which is 2mg, I took 3mg also, I stabilized at the best dose for me about 1 year and a half ago, and I did 2 batteries of exams, the first one in the first 4 months of use, and the second one had already completed 1 year, without any problems so far, such as leukopenia, neutropenia or sugar, high cholesterol, my question is this: if I haven't had problems so far, the risk of something happening from now on is low, or very low isn't it? maybe null?

[@TK_DEMORCY]

does it directly have to be on your testicles because I have a lump and discoloration in a feeling of warmth but it’s to the right side of my sack but it’s not connected or on to any of my testicles

[@xd-qo1nu]

I've had pain one of my testicles, back pain and pins and needles pain in my groin area for 2 months. I was uninsured until recently but I'm still trying to get an appointment and it's taking a while I don't know what to do 😔

[@aymen1262]

i hope it's nothing and you're living normal again

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Is Telehealth? Available where you are

[@choco_cornet9500]

Get an appointment, A similar case of Cancer occurred where the only symptoms that arose were backpain

[@andrewtate5491]

Last night my nuts were hurting, and my lower abdomen. I thought it may have been blue balls but I had released recently. Is it possible to have t cancer and not have any lumps? I can't really find any.

[@noman2008]

Doc how about the bottom of epididymis where tha vas deferens meet..., does it feel like a lump and firm tube? Cuz i can feel my both sides of epid..like a lump and its firm.

[@theballs6825]

i have it too, it’s driving me insane cuz so many said the same thing but nobody got an answer,

[@noman2008]

​@@theballs6825 likewise bro.

[@youss799]

I feel a lump on the bottom of my left testicle, any advice doc?

[@Brody-jameszz099]

Excactly the same anmine doesn't hurt

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[@aizen3159]

Hi I have felt a small lump but I think its not on the testes itself, its not painful and often I think it dissapears from time to time, but when I find it and massage it, it becomes painful is this something to be concern of?

[@itsfuckingfrank2108]

idk did you go to the doctor?

[@Ilyama900]

I have a lump yes both of them for some reason,i know most of you are gonna tell me to see a doctor but man,not everyone have the money,i guess people like me are already out of the game.

[@Turkman69]

My balls are hurting but i dont feel anything weird?

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[@latte785]

i have a question, is it normal for my testicles to sorta feel curvy

[@ouij4]

guys i have a little ball in my right testicle but it feels like its attached to the epirdemis thingy

[@guesty5116]

Same here my friend is it above the testicle i think its just a cyst

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yeah true alot less worried now@@guesty5116

[@Lotokan]

My left ball always hung down bee lower then my right pretty sure this is normal not quite sure. But this video really helped me out.

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

tends to be like that for me too. I have "something", a tissue around my left one noticably so the last months, and it hurts the last month. Dr appointment in 1 week...

[@JonasAnandaKristiansson]

@@raidthefridge7837 Even when it hurts and tissue(s) are around it? I'll look it up. I was operated for smth alike when 14-15. Am now 31.

[@miwamareno2696]

Is there a chance that an 14y boy Can have a testicular cancer..... I need an immediate response I feel like theres a bump in my testes... 🥲

[@seybro6298]

It’s very possible, if you feel then get it checked out as soon as possible

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Wealthy. 🤌🏼