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Examining your testicles
How to examine your balls.
Testicular cancer is not as well publicised as breast cancer is in women; so perhaps it is not something you ever really think about. However, it is worth taking the time to check yourself regularly, as testicular cancer is most common in young men. The good news is testicular cancer has a high cure rate (GREAT!), but it occurs most often in the 15-34 age group (NOT SO GREAT!).
Examine your testicles (balls) every month and go for check-ups regularly, especially if one of your testicles hasn't dropped yet.
- Examine them by holding your testicles (balls) in one hand and feeling them with the other.
- Gently roll each testicle (ball) between the thumb and fingers. You should feel a smooth bump that covers the top, back and bottom of each testicle. This is the Epididymis, gently separate it from the testicle and feel the testicle itself.
- If you feel a hard lump or anything unusual then you should visit a doctor.
- Check your testicles (balls) regularly so that you are comfortable with how they feel and can quickly notice any changes.
- Remember that it's natural for one testicle (ball) to be bigger than the other or for them to hang at different levels.
