help please

[taylor115]

okay im 14 and i think i have an undescended testicle but im not sure but i know that there is only 1 in my scrotum but i want to know if i can get it fixed but im embarresed to ask my parents whta should i od if this has happened to you please help i want to be like everyone else

[Iron Man]

Well, it is natural for 1 testicle to be slightly higher than the other. You should be fine.

[GeneralCrash70]

Typically when this happens, it's just the way your balls drop... Alot of times, one descends faster than the other, I believe it the left one, so you'll have one dropped and the other one hiding... There is nothin you can do about it but wait until that big day... Nothin to worry about my friend...

[nick]

Typically when this happens, it's just the way your balls drop... Alot of times, one descends faster than the other, I believe it the left one, so you'll have one dropped and the other one hiding... There is nothin you can do about it but wait until that big day... Nothin to worry about my friend...
Sorry, but I dont agree with that at all. It is a myth that your balls drop during puberty. Read this quote from familydoctor.org (http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/men/reproductive/637.html):-

"While male babies are still growing inside the uterus, their testicles are inside their abdomen. The testicles usually move down into the scrotum just before or just after birth. An undescended testicle is one that did not move down into the scrotum."

If you do have an undescended testicle then you should see your doctor about it, your fertility could be affected and it increases your risk of testicular cancer. Why dont you have a quiet word with your dad, he's not going to mind and a moment of slight embarassment is better than going on with worrying about it. You could always just say you want to see the doctor about "something personal" and not go into details.

[paintballguy]

well, the undecensing testicle is usually seen as the child is born. if you actually do, it has been there since birth and they should have taken care of it then. if you are comfortable enough with you dad, show him and ask questions. he has the same equipment as you and is your best help. if not, consult a doctor.

[Atonement]

Hmm. Health or a little embarrassment... Hmm.

Right, I'd talk to your parents, get an appointment, and get everything figured out so there won't be any long term effects.

[Guitarman]

It's alright bro left ball hangs lower than the other

[Trackstar29]

the onyl way to get it fixed is to ask you parents, and if u go to the doctor and try to hide it they will find out anyway,so just ask ur parents

[con_RAD_]

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[dantheman5000]

Sorry, but I dont agree with that at all. It is a myth that your balls drop during puberty. Read this quote from familydoctor.org (http://familydoctor.org/online/famdocen/home/men/reproductive/637.html):-

"While male babies are still growing inside the uterus, their testicles are inside their abdomen. The testicles usually move down into the scrotum just before or just after birth. An undescended testicle is one that did not move down into the scrotum."

If you do have an undescended testicle then you should see your doctor about it, your fertility could be affected and it increases your risk of testicular cancer. Why dont you have a quiet word with your dad, he's not going to mind and a moment of slight embarassment is better than going on with worrying about it. You could always just say you want to see the doctor about "something personal" and not go into details.

I second what nick said! after birth my left one had'nt descended and the doctors had to push it down. if this still has'nt happend by now you really should see a doctor and have a talk with your dad! oh and just so you know...you, me and all the other guys in this world are for some reason more prone testicular cancer! because of our undescended testicle.

[CuriousDestruction]

totally normal for one to hang low and one to stay high. in any case, i highly doubt you have an undescended testicle.