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Does Weight Gain Change The Position Of The Scrotal Sac?

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Question : I am 55 and overweight should I be concerned that testicles and scrotum seem to be balling up instead of hanging as they used too.
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Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Being overweight does not lead to change in position of testicles

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Being overweight does not lead to change in the position of the testicles moreover once the testicles have descended into the scrotum during the embryonic development there is no way it can go back up.
However obesity can lead to increased risk of inguinal hernia, so please lose weight to avoid hernias.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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Does Weight Gain Change The Position Of The Scrotal Sac?

Brief Answer: Being overweight does not lead to change in position of testicles Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for the query Being overweight does not lead to change in the position of the testicles moreover once the testicles have descended into the scrotum during the embryonic development there is no way it can go back up. However obesity can lead to increased risk of inguinal hernia, so please lose weight to avoid hernias. I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me Regards