Methods for Men to Self Test Testicular Health

Breasts are the prominent secondary sexual feature in females, while testes are the most prominent secondary sexual feature in males. But all along, the media has been more propaganda on women's breast cancer, and women's awareness of breast cancer, vigilance and self inspection enthusiasm have greatly improved. In contrast, few people care about male testicular cancer. Recently, experts from Pengcheng andrology mentioned that the main symptoms of testicular cancer, like breast cancer, are mainly painless lumps, which can be found early through self inspection. If the tumor has not yet metastasized, the chance of cure can reach 95%.Long term exposure to high body temperature is harmful to the testicles25-year-old Xiao Li, who just got married this year, accidentally felt a 1cm sized lump on his left testicle while taking a shower half a month ago. The texture was hard and there was no tenderness. What is this thing? Xiao Li nervously went to the urology department for treatment. After careful palpation by the attending doctor, a hard mass measuring 1 × 2cm in size with unclear boundaries was felt on Xiao Li's left testicle. The results of the examination confirmed Xiao Li's concern - left testicular cancer, and the doctor immediately arranged surgical treatment. Isn't cancer more common among the elderly? Why do young people get testicular cancer? Experts say that testicular tumors can occur in patients of any age, but are more common in males aged 15-39. The testes are the two male gonads responsible for producing and storing sperm, and are also the main source of male androgens. Testicular cancer refers to a malignant tumor formed by the malignant transformation of testicular cells, accounting for only 1% of the total number of male cancers. However, it is more common in males aged 15-39 and is the most common malignant tumor in males aged 20-34, which is the peak period of fertility. Like other malignant tumors, the factors that lead to testicular cancer are also very complex, but the most dangerous one is cryptorchidism. Undescended testis is formed when the testicles of males are unable to descend into the scrotum and remain in the abdominal cavity during birth. Even with surgical treatment, the likelihood of malignant transformation is still 20 times higher than that of normal individuals; If it cannot be removed, the chance of malignant transformation can reach over 50%. This fact indicates that prolonged exposure to high body temperature is harmful to the testicles.

All men should self check their testicles once a month.

After removing the affected testicle, can they still conceive? Most testicular cancer patients can preserve their fertility after treatment, "experts explained." Surgical resection is the preferred treatment for testicular cancer, followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy depending on the situation. Most testicular cancer patients can preserve their fertility after timely treatment. Testicular cancer is usually solitary and rarely occurs on both sides simultaneously. The recovery is better, and if the tumor has not metastasized, the chances of cure can reach 95%. "[SEP] To prevent testicular cancer, in addition to developing healthy lifestyle habits, the most important thing is to detect testicular abnormalities early, so as to diagnose and treat them promptly. Generally speaking, it takes an average of 3 months from the occurrence of testicular cancer to lymph node metastasis of the tumor. At the same time, it is recommended that every young male establish a healthy lifestyle concept, such as moderate intake of dairy products, quitting smoking, drinking less alcohol, and exercising appropriately, to reduce the risk of testicular cancer.

The early clinical symptoms of testicular cancer, like breast cancer, are mainly painless lumps, which can be found early through self inspection. Therefore, it is necessary for all males, especially those aged 15-39, to undergo self-examination of the scrotum and testicles once a month. Once any lumps or abnormalities are found in the scrotum, they should be vigilant and seek timely medical attention at the urology department. The best time for testicular self-examination is after bathing, as any local tension can cause the scrotum to contract, affecting the examination. After bathing, the scrotal skin relaxes, making the examination easier and more accurate.

Specific technique: Adopt a standing position. Let the scrotum naturally sag, use your palm to lift the scrotum, and observe and feel its size and weight. Gently pinch the testicles with both hands, place the thumb above the testicles, and place the index and middle fingers below. Gently rotate the testicles with the index finger and thumb to check their size, surface smoothness, and presence of hard lumps, and pay attention to the difference between the left and right testicles. If there are abnormal pea or pigeon egg sized lumps without pain, be alert and seek specialized examination from a urologist as soon as possible.

Early signs of testicular cancer

The testicles are located in the scrotum and are easy to touch, so early signs of testicular cancer are relatively easy to detect.

① Testicular enlargement. This is the result of the endless proliferation and proliferation of tumor cells. The swollen shape is not uniform and sometimes very irregular, and the testicle on the side with the tumor can swell and protrude particularly noticeably.

② The texture of the testicles is hard. Touching the testicles with your hand feels like a stone, with a very hard texture, which is significantly different from the uniform swelling and softer texture of ordinary testicles when inflammation occurs. Although the testicles are hard, there is no pain when touched, which is different from orchitis.

③ Testicular heaviness. Due to the fact that testicular tumors are formed by the massive growth of tumor cells, they are a solid mass. After reaching a certain degree of growth, the weight of the testicles increases sharply, causing patients to feel heavy and even affecting their walking. If you lift the testicles with your hands, it feels like holding a stone, with a certain sense of weight.

④ Negative transmittance test. When there is a general hydrocele, the transparency of the scrotum and testicles is enhanced, and the transparency test is positive. And testicular tumors grow densely and firmly, with no fluid inside, greatly reducing their translucency.