Testicular Examination and Testicular Self-Examination (TSE)What To Think About- Undescended testicles may be a risk factor for
testicular cancer. Parents should check their children or have them checked by
a health professional to be sure that both testicles have descended properly
before puberty.
- Expert recommendations on testicular examinations:
- The American Cancer Society recommends that
all men between the ages of 15 and 40 have a testicular examination as part of
a regular physical examination by their health professional. However, ACS does
not recommend regular self-examinations for men who do not have risk factors
for testicular cancer.1
- The U.S.
Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine
screening for testicular cancer in teen and adult men who have no symptoms of
cancer. The USPSTF recommends that men who have an increased risk of developing
testicular cancer talk to their health professional about regular
screening.2
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