How to Identify Testicular Descent: Signs of a Dropped Testicle
Learn how to tell if your ball has dropped and understand the signs of testicular descent.
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You can tell if your ball has dropped (a condition known as testicular descent) if it has moved to its typical position in the scrotum. This usually happens before or shortly after birth. If an undescended testicle hasn't dropped by puberty, medical evaluation is necessary. Signs include a lack of a testicle in the scrotum and possible abdominal pain.
FAQs & Answers
- What are the signs of an undescended testicle? Signs include the absence of a testicle in the scrotum and possible abdominal pain.
- When should I see a doctor about testicular descent? If a testicle hasn't dropped by puberty, a medical evaluation is necessary.
- What is testicular descent? Testicular descent is the process where the testicles move to their typical position in the scrotum, usually occurring before or shortly after birth.
- Is testicular descent important? Yes, proper testicular descent is crucial for male reproductive health and can prevent complications later in life.