Overview.
Sudden, severe testicle pain can be a sign of testicular torsion — a twisted testicle that can quickly lose its blood supply. This condition requires immediate medical treatment to prevent loss of the testicle. Testicular torsion can occur in males of any age, although it is more common in adolescents.
Testicular pain may be due to an injury or condition that has started in the testicles or groin, but in many cases, it has causes elsewhere in the body. A person may also experience testicular pain due to reasons such as hernias, pinched nerves, or gastrointestinal issues.
Sitting too long can sometimes lead to low back pain, which can sometimes radiate to the testes. . Men with larger testicles or scrotums that hang low may also experience testicular pain after sitting too long.
Causes of testicle pain
Sudden, severe testicle pain can be caused by twisting of the testicle (testicular torsion). This is a serious problem that can lead to the loss of the testicle if it's not treated quickly. Less serious causes of testicle pain include: an infection (epididymitis)
With treatment, your pain may improve within 1 to 3 days. Depending on the cause of your testicle pain, your condition may take up to 4 weeks to heal. Rest: Limit your activity until your pain decreases. Get more rest while you heal.
Can sperm buildup cause pain? Yes. Known medically as epididymal hypertension, blue balls can occur after a long period of arousal without ejaculation. Sperm buildup can actually cause your testicles to have a slight blue tinge.
Rest and protect your testicles and groin. Stop, change, or take a break from any activity that may be causing your pain or soreness. Put ice or a cold pack on the area for 10 to 20 minutes at a time. Put a thin cloth between the ice and your skin.
The main symptom of testicular torsion is sudden, severe pain in one of your testicles. It can occur at any time — when you're awake, sleeping, standing, sitting or active. Other testicular torsion symptoms include: Painful swelling on one side of your scrotum.
Anxiety affects every part of the body, including the genitals. On men, this may result in conditions such as testicular pain and a smaller penis. In women, this could result in yeast infections, dryness, and other health conditions. Anxiety may also lead to issues with libido and sexual desire.
Most men's testicles are about the same size, but it's common for one to be slightly bigger than the other. It's also common for one testicle to hang lower than the other. The testicles should feel smooth, without any lumps or bumps, and firm but not hard.
The characteristics of healthy testicles include: Each testicle feels like a smooth, firm egg. Adult testicles range in size from about 15 mL (similar to a bird egg) to 35 mL (similar to a small chicken egg). One testicle may be slightly larger than the other.
From intermittent twinges to constant aches, testicular pain can trigger a significant amount of worry. While sore balls are a common experience and usually no cause for concern, it's important to familiarise yourself with symptoms in case it's a sign of something serious.
There is no specific frequency with which a man should ejaculate. There is no solid evidence that failure to ejaculate causes health problems. However, ejaculating frequently can reduce the man's risk of getting prostate cancer. Ejaculation can be through having sex or masturbating a few times a day.
The body breaks down unused sperm, which does not build up to trigger further problems. Over time, not ejaculating can trigger psychological problems. For example, people with sexual dysfunctions that affect their ability to ejaculate may experience distress or embarrassment. It can also lead to relationship problems.
While there is no definite age at which male ejaculation ceases, it has been suggested that it may happen when a man reaches his late 40s or early 50s. It is important to note, however, that this is not a universal rule and some men may continue to ejaculate at a later age.
Testicular pain sometimes requires no treatment and will go away on its own. If the pain is a mild, dull ache, the testicle is not tender to touch and feels normal with no swelling, it is reasonable to take over the counter pain relief for a few days, which often settles it.
Neither of the testicles are involved in ejaculation! A structure called the epididymis, found above the testicles in the scrotum, is the one you have to thank for letting the sperm out during ejaculation.
Red flags. The following findings are of particular concern: Sudden onset of pain; exquisite tenderness; and a high-riding, horizontally displaced testis (testicular torsion.
The lack of thermoregulation of scrotal temperature causes testicular hyperthermia, which leads to genital heat stress. This is detrimental to spermatogenesis and results in spermatozoa of inferior quality. Both the epididymal sperm and testicular germ cells are sensitive to damage by heat stress (Zhu et al., 2004).
Surgery is required to correct testicular torsion. In some instances, the doctor might be able to untwist the testicle by pushing on the scrotum (manual detorsion). But you'll still need surgery to prevent torsion from occurring again. Surgery for testicular torsion is usually done under general anesthesia.