Nelson Vergel
Founder, ExcelMale.com
Every man should have a testicular exam. The question is, when?
Most doctors say it should be a regular part of your health routine -- either a self-examination at home or by your doctor during your annual physical exam.
The testicles are part of a man's sex organs. They're in a pouch called the scrotum, located behind and below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.
Some doctors recommend that you should check your testicles once a month for any lumps or other changes in their feel or look. Others say it's fine to have your doctor do it once a year.
Exams can be a good way to find lumps that could be cancer or another problem.
How Do I Do It?
There's no harm in a self-exam, and doctors say it's good to be familiar with how your testicles look and feel so you can notice any changes.
A self-exam is quick and painless. It takes only a few simple steps.
Most doctors say it should be a regular part of your health routine -- either a self-examination at home or by your doctor during your annual physical exam.
The testicles are part of a man's sex organs. They're in a pouch called the scrotum, located behind and below the penis. They produce sperm and the male hormone testosterone.
Some doctors recommend that you should check your testicles once a month for any lumps or other changes in their feel or look. Others say it's fine to have your doctor do it once a year.
Exams can be a good way to find lumps that could be cancer or another problem.
How Do I Do It?
There's no harm in a self-exam, and doctors say it's good to be familiar with how your testicles look and feel so you can notice any changes.
A self-exam is quick and painless. It takes only a few simple steps.
