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Are there any sports for which guys should wear genital protection? I got hit in the thigh with a fast ball. It left a big purple bruise and just missed my right nut. Should I be wearing a jockstrap and cup? A few guys do, but more don’t.
Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam?
Testicular Self-Exam
Testicular Torsion
Why do doctors tell you to look to the side and cough when holding your balls during an exam?
It’s been almost 4 months since I had surgery for testicular torsion and I still have pain occasionally on both my testicles. I can still feel stitches within my scrotum. Is this normal in the recovery process?
My testicles are different sizes (I can feel a large difference) but its never caused any problems for me. Will this be a problem in the future? Can it affect my sperm?
I have a big vein on the back of my testicles. I’ve read that I should see my health care provider, but I’ve had it since I was about 13 with no pain at all. What do I do? Do I need to see a doctor?
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