How to do a testicular self exam? | Testicular Cancer explained

Most men worry sometimes about testicular cancer. And that is where this video comes in. We will cover the normal anatomy and structures within your testicles, we will discuss how to do a proper self exam, I will address testicular cancer and much, much more. So make sure to watch this whole video do you don’t miss any important information.

This video is part of a videoseries on sex and urinal tract related medical problem. Find the playlists here: https://www.youtube.com/playli....st?list=PLaG3Bo3L0gX

The anatomy of the male reproductive system
The male reproductive system consists out of the penis, scrotum, testicles, epididymis, the prostate gland and several accessory organs like the vas deferens and Seminal vesicles.
Together this system has multiple important functions, it produces, maintains and transports sperm and semen, it produces male sex hormones and it plays a role in urination.

Self exam.
- Step 1: Hold your penis out of the way and examine each testicle separately.
- Step 2: Hold one of your testicle between your thumbs and index finger/middle finger of your dominant hand. Use your other hand to support the testicle your are examining.
- Step 3: Use your thumb and index finger to gently pad down the testes in a systematic way, for top to bottom.
- Step 4: repeat this process with your other testes.

When to contact your doctor?
- Do you experience pain in your scrotum and/or testicles.
- Do you feel a lump or swelling on your testicle.
- Do you have a discoloration of the skin on your scrotum.
- An abnormal feeling of warmth in your genital area.
- Blood in your semen.
- Pain in your lower abdomen.
- Or do you have any concerns, just contact your doctor.

Testicular cancer
First of all, testicular cancer is rare, and most often occurs in men between ages of 15 and 45. The two most common types are: Seminoma and Nonseminoma. Common treatments include surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and immunotherapy.

- Disclaimer: this video and the comments are meant purely informational! This is not medical advice! If you are looking for medical advice always contact your own doctor. -

Literature:
1: Cleveland Clinic medical professional. (2020). Male Reproductive System. Cleveland Clinic.
2: The American Cancer Society medical and editorial content team. (2018). Can Testicular Cancer Be Found Early? America Cancer Society.
3: Mayo Clinic Staff. (2022). Testicular cancer. Mayoclinic.

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