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3 signs you should not delay seeing an andrologist

Testicular pain, difficulty conceiving and a change in testicle size: why each one deserves an assessment.

By Dr. Ahmed Zugail
Consultant Urologist, Andrology & Male Infertility Published: 20 August 2026

Many men put off seeing an andrologist until a problem becomes serious. Here are three signs that are worth getting checked without delay.

1. Ongoing pain or heaviness in the testicle

Especially if it appears or gets worse with standing or exertion, or has lasted a long time. A varicocele is sometimes the cause, but finding the cause needs an examination.

2. Difficulty conceiving

After a year of trying without a pregnancy, assessing the husband is a key part of finding the cause, usually starting with a semen analysis.

3. A difference in testicle size

Any noticeable change in the size or feel of one testicle deserves an examination to find out why.

Having one of these signs does not necessarily mean something serious, but an early diagnosis makes treatment easier and saves time.

This information is educational and does not replace a medical consultation. In an emergency go to the nearest emergency department