What does it mean when your Ballsack is hanging?
The muscles in your scrotum move to keep the sperm inside your testicles at a healthy temperature. You might notice that your scrotum hangs lower when you’re warm, and it pulls up closer to your body when you’re cold. Scrotums and testicles also sometimes move closer to your body when you’re about to ejaculate (cum).
Can hydrocele cause death?
A hydrocele is a painless buildup of watery fluid around one or both testicles that causes the scrotum or groin area to swell. This swelling may be unsightly and uncomfortable, but it usually is not painful and generally is not dangerous.
Will hydrocele go away by itself?
A hydrocele usually does not need to be surgically repaired. A hydrocele typically goes away on its own within six to 12 months of age. If the hydrocele does not resolve on its own, then it needs to be surgically repaired to prevent further complications.
Why is my hydrocele getting bigger?
Size changes are caused by fluid flowing through a tube from the abdomen into the scrotum. This occurs when the tube does not close as it should. The hydrocele may grow larger when you are active. It may shrink when you are at rest.
At what age do your balls stop growing?
The testicles’ main job is to produce sperm and the hormone testosterone. Normally, each testicle is about 2 inches long, though it’s not unusual for one testicle to be slightly larger than the other. They start to grow around age 8 and continue to grow until the end of puberty.
How can I reduce my hydrocele size?
How is a hydrocele treated?
- Support of scrotum: You may need to wear a fabric support device similar to a jock strap to decrease swelling.
- Hydrocelectomy: Hydrocelectomy is surgery to remove your hydrocele.
- Needle aspiration: Healthcare providers put a needle through your scrotum and into your hydrocele.
How can I test my hydrocele at home?
Diagnosis
- Checking for tenderness in an enlarged scrotum.
- Applying pressure to the abdomen and scrotum to check for inguinal hernia.
- Shining a light through the scrotum (transillumination). If you or your child has a hydrocele, transillumination will show clear fluid surrounding the testicle.
