The structure of the male reproductive system has its own characteristics, which ensure stable production of seminal fluid, necessary for the implementation of the most important vital need for procreation. The location of the testicles in this matter plays an important role. The left testicle is lower than the right - perhaps, any man paid attention to such an asymmetry. Is this considered the norm?
Features of the structure of the male reproductive system
The role of the reproductive system in the life of any man is invaluable. It is extremely important to monitor the health and work of all organs that are involved in the process of procreation. Only a stable and harmonious interaction of all organs can guarantee a man a successful natural conception of a child and a high-quality sexual life.
A distinctive feature of the male genital organs is that they are located outside the body. The external location is no coincidence, nature has foreseen everything. This structure of the body allows you to maintain the optimal temperature necessary for the maturation of high-quality sperm.
However, this arrangement of important organs increases the risk of injury. A man is advised to avoid unwanted damage, choose the right underwear (it should be free and made from natural fabrics) and follow basic hygiene rules.
Testicle Location
The testicles or textiles are a paired organ located inside the scrotum. One testicle is always slightly larger than the other, and they are located asymmetrically, which also carries an important meaning.
Most often, there are cases when the left testicle is lower than the right. This structure is explained by the features of blood supply in the genital area and allows you to maintain stability in the reproductive system. The left testicle hangs below the right because it is fed by the renal artery, which is longer than the right testicular artery associated with the abdominal aorta.
Another important reason why the testes are located at different levels is the protection against friction during movement. If they were on the same level, then walking would constantly rub against each other, which would lead to the appearance of injury and an increase in temperature inside them, which is unacceptable.
The role of the testes in the reproductive system
The main role of the paired organ in the male reproductive system is sperm production. This is a kind of laboratory for the production of seminal fluid important for any male.
The process of seed production requires a special temperature regime, for this reason the testes are located in the scrotum. The structure of the skin-muscle sac provides thermoregulation, contracting and stretching, thereby bringing the testicles closer and further away from the body (warming and cooling).
Again, the location of the left testicle below the right protects organs from overheating and allows them to better maintain the desired temperature.
What asymmetry is considered normal?
There are cases when the right testicle is lower than the left, and this is normal only in one case - if a person has a mirror arrangement of organs. Such an abnormal structure is very rare, therefore, if you find atypical asymmetry in the testicles, you need to contact a specialist.
When the reproductive system is stable, the location of the left testicle below the right is considered a generally accepted norm and should not cause concern in a man if there are no symptoms of discomfort.
Pathological abnormalities
Cases where the asymmetric arrangement of the textiles is a pathology should be considered separately. Why the left testicle is lower than the right is described above, but there are nuances in this matter.
Deviations from the norm:
- The difference in height between the testicles is more than 3 centimeters. This is considered a deviation, it can talk about the development of pathologies (torsion of the spermatic cord). If blood circulation in the testicle is impaired, this will lead to necrosis and the death of the organ, which threatens infertility.
- If in a normal state in men the left testicle is lower than the right, but for unclear reasons, they swap places and additional discomfort appears, then this is a signal for a visit to the doctor. This phenomenon may indicate the development of varicocele (expansion of the veins of the spermatic cord).
Pain sensations in the scrotum and genitals should alert. Pathologies can develop imperceptibly for a man, so it is important to undergo a regular preventive examination. If the right testicle is lower than the left and it hurts, then this should not be left to chance, immediate medical attention is required, which will help to avoid unpleasant complications.
There are cases of congenital anomalies in the structure of the genitals, such phenomena require medical supervision from childhood.
Reproductive Health Diagnostics
During a visit to the doctor it is important not to hide any information, there is nothing to be shy about health issues. Before prescribing the necessary diagnostic measures, the doctor must conduct an oral survey and examination of the patient:
- What kind of testicle has changed in size, which was the reason for the visit to the specialist.
- How much discomfort is felt, is there any pain.
- The doctor must find out if the genitals were exposed to external mechanical stress.
- Are there any concomitant diseases of the genital area.
Only after collecting an anamnesis, the patient is sent for tests (blood and urine), an ultrasound of the pelvic organs and scrotum, an additional examination of the prostate gland. A competent doctor will establish the true cause and select the appropriate treatment. Self-medication in matters of the health of the reproductive system can be not only useless, but also dangerous.
The basic principles in therapy
Based on the results of medical diagnosis, the necessary treatment is selected. Modern medicine offers several approaches to restoring health:
- Drug therapy.
- Surgical intervention.
- Monitoring the patient's condition without additional intervention.
The use of medicines is possible to treat infections of the reproductive system, which have a detrimental effect on the health of the male testicles. Control by the attending physician will allow you to quickly restore health and avoid the return of the disease.
The operation is indicated in severe cases, as well as with torsion of the testicle, which requires immediate intervention. Torsion must be corrected within 24 hours to avoid the death of the organ and its removal, which, most likely, will lead to male infertility. The symptoms of such a pathology are difficult to miss, it is accompanied by a fairly acute pain in the scrotum.
The best prevention of men's health is vigilant attention to the signals of the body and timely access to a doctor for help.