testicular self-examination…

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male reproductive anatomy, testicular anatomy, this, examination, the testicles to look, lumps that testicular cancer, testicles, the male reproductive organs, produce sperm, hormone testosterone, in the scrotum under the penis, exam, performed on a monthly basis, family history of this cancer, had a previous testicular tumor, have an undescended testicle perform this test, after a shower, way, scrotal skin is warm, relaxed, test is best done standing, gently feel scrotal sac to locate a testicle, firmly but gently roll the testicle between the thumb, fingers of both hands to examine the entire surface, repeat the procedure, the other testicle, test checks, testicular cancer each testicle should feel firm but not rock hard, one testicle, not be lower, slightly larger than the other, normal testicles contain blood vessels, structures, make the exam confusing, performing the self-exam monthly allows to, become familiar, normal anatomy, previous exam, alerts to contact doctor, always ask doctor, have any doubts, questions, find a small hard lump, a pea, have an enlarged testicle, concerning differences from last self-exam, can, consult doctor, find one, testicles, the testicles, not have descended properly, in the scrotum, soft collection of thin tubes, above the testicle, a collection of dilated veins, varicocele, pain, swelling, in the scrotum, an infection, a fluid-filled sac, hydrocele, causing blockage of blood flow, acute pain, in the scrotum, testicle, surgical emergency, experience acute pain, in the scrotum, testicle, seek immediate medical attention, a lump on the testicle, the first sign of testicular cancer, find a lump, a doctor, keep in mind that some cases of testicular cancer, not show symptoms, they reach an advanced stage.