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title: "Testicular Self-Examination"
url: https://itstimetotalkaboutoab.org/urology-a-z/t/testicular-self-examination/
description: "A testicular self-exam is when you check your testicles for any changes or abnormalities. It is of great value to know what feels normal, so that you are..."
---

# Testicular Self-Examination

A testicular self-exam is when you check your testicles for any changes or abnormalities. It is of great value to know what feels normal, so that you are able to notice any changes when they occur. Changes do not always mean cancer. But, if cancer does grow in the testicles, and you catch it early, you have the best chance for a cure.

Archived from the 2024 edition

## Overview

The archived entry opens with the definition above.

## In this entry

The archived page carried these sections, in this order.

- When To Perform Self-Exam
- How to Perform Self-Exam
- Note:
- Check with your health care provider:
- Explore Further

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### Source of this entry

- Original address**/urology-a-z/t/testicular-self-examination/**
- Edition**2024 edition**
- Group**Sexual and Reproductive Health**

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