How Many Testicles Does a Man Have?

Testicles (testes)
Most men have two testes. The testes are responsible for making testosterone, the primary male sex hormone, and for producing sperm.

Can a man have 3 testes?

Polyorchidism is a very rare condition. Men with this condition are born with more than two testes, also known as testicles or gonads. There are only about 200 known reported cases. In the vast majority of cases, the individuals have three testes.

Why does it feel like I have a third ball?

One condition that can feel like cancer of the testicles is a spermatocele. This is a sperm-filled cyst in the epididymis that feels like a smaller third ball. These are pretty common and aren't usually a problem unless they get big.

Sarah Jenkins

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