The term Bell Clapper Testes describes testes that sit horizontally in the scrotum. Testicles should normally sit up 'vertically' rather than horizontally. It is a congenital abnormality of the testicle. The abnormality normally affects both testes.
Most testicular torsion cases occur in people who have a “bell clapper” deformity. In most people with testicles, the testicles can't twist because they attach to their scrotum. If you have a bell clapper deformity, your testicles hang in your scrotum and swing freely, like a clapper in a bell.
This is perfectly normal and nothing to worry about. Either side may be slightly larger or hang lower. But be sure to tell a parent (who will let your doctor know) if you have any pain, swelling, or lumps in your testicles.
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 again.
Signs and symptoms of testicular torsion include: sudden, severe pain in the scrotum. swelling of the scrotum, redness, tenderness or hardening of the scrotum. nausea and vomiting.
Testicles should normally sit up 'vertically' rather than horizontally.
Normally the testes lie in a vertical orientation. A horizontal lie is thought to result from abnormal attachments of the tunica vaginalis, namely the bell clapper anomaly [10]. Horizontal or altered/oblique lie has been known to be associated with intermittent torsion [11].
A lazy testicle is a testicle with poor performance mainly caused by underuse.
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.
It is common for guys to have slightly different size testicles. Usually, the right testicle is larger than the left. Also, one testicle (usually the left) often hangs lower than the other.
Along the top of each testicle is the epididymis. This is a cordlike structure where the sperm mature and are stored.
The cremaster reflex can be stimulated by rubbing a nerve on the inner thigh and by emotion, such as fear and laughter. The cremaster is also activated by a cold environment. If the cremaster reflex is strong enough, it can result in a retractile testicle, pulling the testicle out of the scrotum and up into the groin.
resistance to the venous return from the left side. He states that on account of this increased resistance and a consequent vascular stasis in the tributaries of the left spermatic vein, the left testis is heavier and normally hangs slightly lower than the right.
It's normal for guys to have one testicle a bit bigger than the other. A normal size difference is about the size of half a teaspoon, and usually the right testicle is larger than the left. If one testicle is just a little bigger than the other, you can ask your doctor about it at your next checkup.
In the scrotum, testicles are about 2°C cooler than normal core body temperature, which is important for sperm production. This is why the scrotum contracts and brings the testes closer to the body in cold weather and relaxes in hotter weather.
Having differently sized testicles is common. If one testicle becomes noticeably bigger, most underlying causes are easily treated. The sooner a person consults a doctor, the better the outlook is likely to be. If other symptoms are present, such as pain, lumps, or swelling, seek medical attention right away.
Testicular ascent, while uncommon, can occur. A testicle that has ascended out of the scrotum can torse and may present as an acute inguinal mass or acute abdomen.
The 16-year-old Utah boy lost a testicle after reaching down to pick up a golf ball. A 16-year-old boy from Utah suffered the loss of one of his testicles in a freak accident after reaching down to pick up a golf ball, a case study revealed.
No, you can't run out of sperm. Your testes are always making new sperm, which means you'll have a constant supply even if you're masturbating a lot and/or having sex every single day. Having said that, it is possible to have a “dry orgasm”. This is where you reach a sexual climax, but don't ejaculate any semen.
Masturbating daily can lead to weakness, fatigue, early ejaculation and may inhibit sexual activities with your partner. On the other hand, missing out on regular orgasms increases stress levels and can add to mental health issues, frustration, and unhappiness in general.
Increased sperm production requires more massive sperm factories, or testicles. So larger testes mean more sperm, greater reproductive success, and, likely, offspring with relatively larger testicles, too.