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Why are my testicles drooping so much?

Asked by:Elsie

Asked on:Apr 11, 2026 07:23 AM

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  • Desert Desert

    Apr 11, 2026

    As the pace of life accelerates and pressure increases, many people will feel that their physical health has been affected. When problems arise, patients need to find out the cause in time and then provide symptomatic treatment.; When men experience testicular ptosis, it often makes men feel doubtful about life. In fact, at this time, you only need to go to a regular hospital for examination and treatment according to the specific situation.

    1. Testicular ptosis is a normal phenomenon under normal physiological conditions. It is an automatic protective function of the body to protect sperm. Hot weather will naturally increase the temperature of the testicles and cause sperm death. Therefore, the scrotum droops to dissipate heat. On the contrary, when the weather is cold, the scrotum automatically contracts to keep the testicles at a certain temperature.

    2. Testicular ptosis under pathological conditions is mainly seen in patients with varicocele, and more varicose blood vessels are seen on the surface of the scrotum. When the temperature drops and the testicles do not retract, treatment is required.

    3. Caused by disease

    1. Orchitis. Men suffering from orchitis can cause abnormal testicular ptosis. If you examine the testicle on the affected side, you will find red and swollen skin, enlarged testicle, a falling feeling, and obvious tenderness. ;

    2. Varicocele. Men with varicocele may also experience abnormal testicular ptosis. Other symptoms include scrotal distension, local swelling, and pain on the affected side, which is more severe than fatigue and worsens after standing for a long time. Symptoms are relieved or disappear after lying down and resting. ;

    3. Prostatitis. Men suffering from prostatitis may also experience abnormal testicular ptosis. Other symptoms include frequent urination, painful urination and other symptoms.

    4. Some other reproductive and urinary system diseases may also cause abnormal testicular ptosis. like

    Testicular cysts, scrotal testicular effusion, seminal vesiculitis, etc.

    What to do if the scrotum is loose and the testicles are drooping:

    1. The scrotum should droop under the action of gravity. Don’t be overly nervous. You can do a color ultrasound to rule out the influence of disease. Pay attention to minimizing masturbation, eating less spicy food, and avoiding strenuous exercise.

    2. Severe testicular ptosis is likely to be caused by testicular cyst, scrotal testicular effusion, or varicocele. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for a color ultrasound to make a timely diagnosis and provide symptomatic treatment.

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