Why does one of my balls go inside?

An overactive muscle causes a testicle to become a retractile testicle. The cremaster muscle is a thin pouch-like muscle in which a testicle rests. When the cremaster muscle contracts, it pulls the testicle up toward the body.
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Is it normal for a testicle to go inside?

In young boys a retractile testicle is a testicle that moves between the groin and scrotum. This may seem alarming but it's not a health risk. The testicle most often moves back down into the scrotum on its own, but sometimes may require a painless move by the hand.
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How do you fix a retractile testicle?

Retractile testicles don't require surgery or other treatment. A retractile testicle is likely to descend on its own before or during puberty.
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Is a retractile testicle something to worry about?

If your child has retractile testicles, he should be examined by a physician with yearly physical examinations. If there are any concerns about the position of your child's testicles he should be seen by a urologist. Surgery is not recommended.
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How long does retractile testicle last?

The mean follow-up duration was 3.6±1.5 years in the orchiopexy group, 4.0±1.4 years in the descended testis group, and 5.1±1.8 years in group with remaining retractile testis.
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Why testicles move up into the abdomen



Why does one ball hang lower?

It is entirely normal for one testicle to be bigger than the other. Many people find that the right testicle is slightly larger and the left hangs lower. A difference in size is usually nothing to worry about, though it can occasionally indicate a problem.
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Can you pull a testicle?

An injury can rupture or tear the tough, protective covering surrounding the testicle and damage the testicle. This is called a testicular rupture or fracture.
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Can guys have only one ball?

Most people with a penis have two testicles in their scrotum — but some only have one. This is known as monorchism. Monorchism can be the result of several things. Some people are simply born with just one testicle, while others have one removed for medical reasons.
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Why do men's balls turn black?

Are these spots cause for concern? Black spots on your scrotum are usually caused by a condition called angiokeratoma of Fordyce. These spots are made up of blood vessels that have expanded, or dilated, and become visible on the surface of your skin.
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What is inside a testicle?

Each testicle is covered by tough, fibrous layers of tissue called the tunica. The outer layer is called the tunica vaginalis and the inner layer is called the tunica albuginea. The testicle is divided into parts called lobules. Each lobule contains tiny U-shaped tubes called seminiferous tubules.
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Why is it always the left nut?

The reason why is because it drops from your body first, and when the left one follows, it drops below the right one so that it isn't within the body still. Also, testicles aren't even because if they were, it would probably be a bit painful for every guy to have a mini Newton's cradle between their legs.
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How do I keep my balls healthy?

Tips for healthy testes
  1. Do a monthly testicular self-exam. Roll each testicle around in your scrotum using your fingers. ...
  2. Bathe regularly. Take a shower or bath every day to keep your entire genital area clean. ...
  3. Wear loose, comfortable clothing. ...
  4. Wear protection when you have sex.
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How do you know if you've twisted your testicle?

Signs and symptoms of testicular torsion include: Sudden, severe pain in the scrotum — the loose bag of skin under your penis that contains the testicles. Swelling of the scrotum. Abdominal pain.
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Can your balls switch sides?

In most males, a testicle can't twist because the tissue around it is well attached. Some males are born with no tissue holding the testes to the scrotum. This lets the testes "swing" inside the scrotum (often called a "bell clapper" deformity). Torsion can happen on either side, but rarely on both sides.
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Does Covid make your balls hurt?

Testicular pain as the first symptom of COVID-19 may suggest orchitis as possible in men patients with SARS-CoV- infection. Further studies are necessary on the pathological effect of SARS-CoV-2 in the male reproductive system and to ensure a proper andrological follow-up for male patients.
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Does working out make your balls bigger?

The bottom line: No exercises will make your balls bigger. Many of these exercises are also dangerous. Here are some commonly touted “bigger balls” exercises that might harm you: Scrotum manipulation.
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How do I make my balls stronger?

Food that contains vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, calcium, zinc, and healthy fats are all thought to be helpful in raising your sperm count. Eating a diet made up of more white meat, legumes, whole grain cereals, nuts, and loads of fruit and vegetables will help.
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What foods are good for your balls?

Eating plenty of foods rich in antioxidants is great for testicular health (and your overall wellbeing). Fruits and vegetables are your best friend here: prunes, raisins, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, strawberries, oranges, cherries, kale, spinach, Brussels sprouts, alfalfa sprouts, broccoli, red bell peppers ...
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Can a man with 1 testicle have babies?

How Much Does It Affect Fertility? Men with one undescended testicle can still have children, but their fertility is lower than normal by roughly half. If they have surgery to correct it, especially when younger, their fertility is about the same as if they never had a problem.
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Can you fix testicular torsion yourself?

Testicular torsion almost always requires surgery to correct. In rare cases, the doctor might be able to untwist the spermatic cord by pushing on the scrotum, but most guys will still need surgery to attach both testicles to the scrotum to prevent torsion from happening in the future.
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Why do doctors make you cough when holding your balls?

By asking you to cough while cupping your testicles, the doctor is checking for the possibility of a hernia – a lump which can occur from a weakness in the wall of the abdomen which pushes through to your scrotum. Hernias are rare in young men and if caught early can be fixed with a small operation.
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What is male sperm called?

sperm, also called spermatozoon, plural spermatozoa, male reproductive cell, produced by most animals.
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At what age can a boy get a girl pregnant?

Boys are able to get a girl pregnant when they begin to produce sperm in their semen. This generally begins when they start puberty, which can be from ages 11 to 14. Until puberty begins, males are unable to get a female pregnant.
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What happens if we release sperm daily?

Frequent ejaculation will not cause the body to run out. Although it takes the average sperm about 74 days to fully mature, the body makes millions of sperm each day. Men with healthy, normal sperm counts should not worry about the effects of regular ejaculation.
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How big is a sperm?

Sperm are tiny. Like really tiny. The average sperm measures just 4.3 micrometers (μm) long and 2.9 μm wide .
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