Patient's question:
The left testicle is soft on the outside but hard on the inside, the left one is larger, and the right one is softer. Is this normal?Doctor's answer:
The individual variation in testicular volume among normal adult males is significant, and the testicles on both sides are not exactly the same. Statistics show that the right testicle is slightly larger than the left, with an average size of 3.38×2.27×1.71 cm on the right and 3.30×2.37×1.78 cm on the left. Even within the same age group, there are differences in testicular size. In normal adult males, the volume of the testicles can range from 25 mL to just a few milliliters. It is generally believed that testicular volume below 10 mL in adults is considered small testes (micropenis). In normal individuals, the testicles may be unequal in size, but the difference is usually not too significant. If both testicles fall within the normal size range, it will not affect fertility. However, if the difference is substantial, it generally indicates the presence of certain urogenital system disorders, and it is necessary to seek early medical examination and diagnosis.