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Occasional Scrotal Discomfort

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john12166
john12166

I've had mild, intermittent cases of discomfort around my testes for as long as I can remember (since I was a teenager probably) and I'm 30 now. It doesn't feel like the pain is on the testicles themselves, more around them. It's never really bothered me and I've not thought much of it until now, as it's only happened every now and then and has been easily bearable... it didn't really occur to me that it could be abnormal.

Over the last couple weeks I've had it a bit more frequently and have got a little more concerned about it. I suspect it might be down to my underwear being too tight. I replaced all my boxer shorts a couple months ago and have found them to feel pretty restricting. I've found myself constantly trying to adjust them while I've been at my desk in work.

I have some pairs of loose Nike shorts that I've started wearing under my jeans and I think that makes the discomfort go away (or maybe its just a coincidence). But recently I switched back to the boxer shorts and have experienced some occasional discomfort / very mild pain every now and again.

As well as this, I do a fair bit of cycling (to work, the gym, seeing friends etc). I've heard that can also cause testicular pain and discomfort due to the seat affective your circulation or something.

Of course only a doctor can properly advise me, but does what I've described sound normal? I plan to carry on wearing my loose shorts under my jeans for the next few days as well as stop using my bike... and see how things go. If no improvement then I imagine a doctor visit may be in order

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  • yvonne81394
    yvonne81394 john12166

    Posted

      The first thing I was going to ask from your first title was if you rode a bicycle much.  This is probably the cause of your discomfort but I think the wiser thing would be to see your doc.  You don't want to disable your little "swimmers" or run the risk of something more serious.  Protect those family jewels! 
  • homo_dieticus
    homo_dieticus john12166

    Posted

    I had a problem with my scrotum about ten years back. Went to see my doctor and after she poked around a bit she decided that there was an issue witm my epidydimous (check the spelling). She reckoned that it just happens but with no known cause and that it was likely to go away. And a few weeks later, it did and has never returned. It wasn't sore but felt strange, difficult to explain. So get your doctor to check you out. Take a history of the issues.
  • Angel91
    Angel91 john12166

    Posted

    I think you need to get it checked out. I wonder, is there any chance the testicles are getting slightly twisted? Particularly with the cycling and the tight undergarments. Any persistent pain should get checked out though.

    I wish you the best of luck! Please let us know how you get on? x

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