What is the reason for soft testicles?

The testicles are male reproductive organs used to produce sperm, so the health of the testicles is also very important. If the testicles are unhealthy, it may lead to the inability to produce sperm, which will affect the male's fertility. Men should pay more attention to the health of their testicles. Sometimes through observation, they may find that the testicles are soft. What is the reason for soft testicles? Let's analyze the specific reasons first.

Soft testicles indicate decreased fertility

The testicles of young men are as hard as freshly picked persimmons, firm and elastic. The testicles of old men are as soft as persimmons that have been frosted in autumn. Obviously, the texture of the testicles can reflect their functional status, especially fertility problems. When the spermatogenic epithelium and spermatogenic cells are underdeveloped or atrophied, the texture of the testicles will change. Those with spermatogenic dysfunction and elderly people with testicular dysfunction show that the texture of the testicles becomes soft. Whether a man is physiologically aging depends on the hardness of the testicles, the frequency of sexual intercourse, and the health of the whole body.

Men should check their testicles monthly to prevent disease

Since the testicles are so important in fertility, it is very meaningful to self-examine the testicles once a month. Including its size, shape and touch feeling, can reflect whether its function is healthy. When taking a bath, the skin of the scrotum will be relatively loose, which is the most suitable time for self-examination of the testicles. Normal testicles should feel smooth, without lumps, full but not hard, and no pain. If the testicles are found not in the scrotum, the testicles are significantly enlarged or reduced in a short period of time, the testicles become hard or soft, and lumps are felt in the testicles, these are abnormal phenomena and need to be consulted by a professional doctor. Through regular self-examination, some testicular diseases can be discovered in time.

Four ways to protect men's testicular health

1. Pay attention to the protection of the scrotum. Because the testicles are only wrapped by the scrotum, lacking thick muscle protection, and the testicular tissue is fragile, it is easy to be injured and ruptured. In daily life, especially during intense confrontational sports, testicular trauma often occurs accidentally, and testicular atrophy occurs later.

2. Wear less tight pants. The scrotal skin contracts when it is cold and relaxes when it is hot, so the testicles have a certain degree of mobility. Wearing tight pants for a long time will restrict the activity of the testicles. In addition, tight pants are close to the scrotum, affecting the local temperature of the scrotum, which may be detrimental to the spermatogenesis function of the testicles.

3. Do not take hot baths or saunas frequently. The temperature of the testicles in the scrotum is about 2°C lower than the body temperature. Temperatures above 37°C will damage the testicles, first affecting the spermatogenic cells. Long-term high temperatures will cause irreversible damage to fertility.

4. Quit bad habits, such as smoking and drinking, because nicotine and other toxins in cigarettes and alcohol can cause direct damage to the testicles. People who want to have children should quit them in advance to avoid affecting sperm quality.