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It's a way to examine your own testicles for possible signs of cancer. It's a personal decision as to whether or not you want to do it though, almost every man who does them will become unnecessarily worried, including myself.
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Where is the best place for a man to perform a testicular self-exam?
The testicular self-exam is best performed in the shower or bath, because warm water relaxes the scrotum.
When is the recommended time for a self testicular exam?
after or during a hot shower
How often should testicular exam be done?
a testicular exam should be done once a month
How are most breast and testicular lumps found?
Self exam. Women over 40 should have a mammogram annually.
Testicular cancer is fairly rare but it is the leading cancer killer of men under age 35 What is the best screening tool to catch this type of cancer?
.A testicular self-exam
What is involved in a testicular self-exam?
The testicles are gently rolled and massaged between the fingers and thumb to feel for bumps, swelling, tenderness, or irregularities.
What is a testicular self-examination?
A testicular self-examination (TSE) is the procedure by which a man checks the appearance and consistency of his testes.
Your boyfriend had horrible testicular pains twice now and you are worried what could it be he is 14?
Could be "growing pains", or something else. See a doctor for advice, and do a self-exam.
When should you stop performing self-breast and self-testicular exams?
For women: Breast self exams 20-25 or so, men can begin testicular self exams around 15-20 although testicular cancer is very rare and usually not detected through self exams.
What is the purpose of testicular self-examination?
Most testicular cancers are first noticed by the man himself.
What is TSE in health?
testicular self examination
What is a testicular exam and why is it important?
A testicular exam is when you roll your testicles around in your hands to feel for potential cancer/tumors.Is it important? Yes, however it is not as important as breast exams for women, since breast cancer is more common than testicular cancer. It can also lead to hypochondria, so don't do it unless you're sure that you are comfortable with it.
