Urology Health - When Should You Do a Testicular Self-Exam?

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When Should You Do a Testicular Self-Exam?

  • Boys can start doing self-exams during their teens
  • Do a self-exam each month – it only takes a few minutes
  • Do the exam right after a hot bath or shower, when the scrotal skin is most relaxed and the testes can be felt easily