Is it normal for one testicle to be hard and the other soft?

The male testis is located in the scrotum, one on each side, usually 1cm lower on the left side than on the right side. The male testis is slightly flattened oval, with a smooth surface, and is divided into two sides, front and back edges, and upper and lower sides. Its outer edge is mineral acid; blood vessels, nerves and lymph vessels enter and exit the edge, and it touches the male testis of the epididymal cyst and ejaculatory duct. The physical condition of the male testis is related to its reproductive function, but some men find that one of their male testicles is hard and the other is soft. I want to know, is it normal?

Is it normal for a man to have one testicle hard and one soft?

It depends on the situation.

Normal men have slightly different sizes and strengths of their two testicles, so if you don't feel any pain or discomfort in your testicles, it's normal for one to be hard and the other soft, and you don't need to worry. If the harder testicle is painful to the touch or you feel a pain on the harder side, be alert, as this may be orchitis and you should get checked and treated as soon as possible.

Generally speaking, a normal testicle should be equal in size on both sides and have roughly the same relative density, and it is not easy for one side to be soft and the other side to be hard. If one side is hard and the other side is soft, it is considered that the testicle with a harder texture has an inflammatory or space-occupying lesion.

1. Suffering from orchitis or epididymitis

The testicles of males with orchitis or epididymitis are hard and some lumps can be felt. Generally, acute symptoms may be accompanied by pain, but there is no pain in the chronic stage. B-ultrasound examination is recommended to confirm the diagnosis.

2. Male testicular tumor

If there is a tumor on one side of the male testicle, one side may be hard and the other side may be soft. This is because the male testicle on the side with the tumor is relatively dense and hard, and the individual feels that the male testicle is heavy, affecting the entire male testicle.

3. Male testicular hydrocele

If there is a large amount of hydrocele in one side of the testicle, the accumulation of blood will make the testicle unclear and the tension of the hydrocele surface will increase, and the material may become hard when touched, while the other side of the testicle without blood accumulation will be soft.

It is recommended that male patients with one hard testicle and one soft testicle go to the hospital for an outpatient testicular and epididymal ultrasound to confirm the exact condition and receive treatment as soon as possible if any abnormalities occur.

Generally speaking, there is no need to worry too much. As long as you do not control your personal behavior, you will be fine. During this period, you must pay attention to healthy exercise, maintain good personal hygiene and health, and eat more kidney-nourishing foods.