Normal testicular hardness self-test

The testicles are important male reproductive organs, and they play an extremely important role in both male fertility and male sexual function. Generally speaking, the harder the testicles are, the better the sexual ability is, and the easier it is for the couple to conceive. For the testicles, it is necessary to conduct self-tests regularly. Below, I will introduce you to the relevant knowledge of testicular self-tests!

First of all, boys should start to check their testicles from the moment they are born, so as to detect occult testicular diseases as early as possible, and this needs to be done under the guidance of a doctor. Secondly, under normal circumstances, boys' testicles begin to grow rapidly from around 11-12 years old, and basically mature by 18 years old, completing normal puberty development at the same time. If the testicle volume does not grow after the age of 12, it is necessary to seek medical attention in time to rule out the possibility of delayed puberty. Finally, it is recommended to perform a testicular self-examination once a month starting at the age of 15, so as to understand the size, shape, touch, etc. of the testicles at any time, so as to detect tumors and other lesions early.

2. Testicular self-test method

The best time to do a self-examination is after bathing, when the scrotal skin is more relaxed and easier to examine.

Specific techniques: Stand up and let the scrotum droop naturally. Hold up the scrotum with your palms to observe and feel its size and weight. Gently pinch the testicles with both hands, with the thumb in front of the testicles and the index and middle fingers behind. Gently rotate the testicles with the index and thumb to check their size, whether the surface is smooth, whether there are lumps, whether there is tenderness, and pay attention to whether there is a difference between the left and right testicles. If there is an abnormal lump, be vigilant and seek medical treatment from an andrologist as soon as possible.

3. It is best to abstain from sex for more than 5 days before doing routine semen testing

Male infertility is primarily caused by abnormal semen, such as azoospermia, low sperm count, poor sperm quality, and abnormal sperm. In addition, varicocele, sperm tract abnormalities, and sexual dysfunction can also be causes of male infertility.

A man can release about 200 million sperms in one ejaculation, but only one sperm will "break through" and enter the egg cell to form a fertilized egg, and life begins. Therefore, men who want to ensure high-quality sperm can choose to go to a specialist clinic and undergo routine semen tests to test semen volume, sperm density, the total number of sperm in the semen, sperm aggregation, sperm motility and viability, and sperm morphology. For example, if the total volume is less than 2 ml, it means the semen volume is small, and less than 1 ml is too little, which can easily lead to infertility.