My left testicle is hanging lower than my right testicle. Is this is a sign of a disease or Hernia? It is not painful, but I am worried. What is this medical condition called?
- Magnus, Norway
2. Hi Doctor,
I am 20 years old and a virgin boy. My Right testicle hangs lower than my left testicle. I am very scared of this problem. How to cure this problem? Do I have to undergo surgery? Please answer asap!
- Abu Bakr, Pakistan
Answer: No, having one testicle hanging lower than the other is NOT a disease or a medical condition. It is natural and it is present in about 95% all men.
Why does one testis hang lower than the other?
The reason is due to the venous blood drainage. In the left side, the testicular vein drains into the left renal vein. The left renal vein is smaller than the inferior vena cava to which the right spermatic vein drains into. This difference in the speed of venous blood drainage produces the difference in height of the two testicles.
If you have two testicles hanging exactly at the same level, they would rub and bang against each other when you walk, run or do any physical activity. This will cause a lot of pain and trauma. Nature prevents this issue by hanging one testicle lower than the other.
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