Although testicular cancer cannot be prevented, testicular self-examinations (TSE) can help you spot abnormalities in your testicles that you should report to your doctor. Follow these steps:
- Do the exam after taking a hot shower or bath. Your scrotum's skin becomes more relaxed from the heat, making it simpler to detect anything odd.
- Each testicle should be examined with both hands. Put your thumbs on top and your index and middle fingers underneath the testicle. Your fingers and thumbs should be used to roll each testicle.
- Familiarize yourself with what is typical. You might detect a cord-like structure on top and in the back of each testicle as you feel them. The epididymis is the name given to this organ. Sperm is transported and stored by it. It is not the same as a lump. Testicles with slightly varied sizes are also common. Each testicle should normally retain the same size, despite the fact that the left and right testicles are frequently different sizes.
- Feel for any lumps. Lumps are frequently painless and can range in size from a pea to larger. Contact your healthcare professional if you spot a lump. Contact your doctor if you feel a lump or observe a change in the size of your testicles. Additionally, you should have a physical exam once a year.