Medical Questions » Male Problems Questions » Question No. 619
| Question: | I have this very embarrassing problem. I am 18 years old and my left testicle is much smaller than the right. This is really starting to bother me. I don' t have the courage to see a doctor personally about this but would like you to tell me what to do. |
| Answer: | It is not unusual for there to be a difference in size between the testicles, but this is usually no more than 25%. If one testicle is markedly larger than the other, it is possible that one is too small or the other too large.
A small testicle can be a developmental abnormality caused by a poor blood supply to one testicle, or it can be caused by an injury to the testicle at a later time.
An over-large testicle is commonly caused by an accumulation of fluid in the sac that supports the testicle. This problem can be easily corrected by a small operation. A tumour in a testicle is another possibility.
A man can function sexually and father children quite successfully with only one testicle.
You should overcome your shyness and see a doctor so that the appropriate diagnosis can be made, and any necessary treatment undertaken. Doctors are very used to examining the most private parts of your anatomy, and will not cause you to be embarrassed. Just knowing what the problem is will make you feel a lot better.
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