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By Mayo Clinic staffA testicular exam is an inspection of the appearance and feel of your testicles. You can do a testicular exam yourself, typically standing in front of a mirror.
Routine testicular exams can give you a greater awareness of the condition of your testicles and help you detect when changes occur. Testicular exams can also help you identify potential testicular problems, such as testicular cancer. Lumps or other changes found during a testicular exam aren't always a sign of cancer, but still need to be checked by a doctor.
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