Ascending testis -- or retractile testis -- occurs when a testicle moves back and forth between the groin and scrotum. An ascending testis can be easily guided to reside inside the groin and eventually cannot be moved. Ascending testes normally resolve themselves by adolescence. If this is not the case, surgery or hormone therapy may be required. Although there are no exercises to resolve an ascending testis, there are exercises you can do in order to help maintain the health of your testes.
Warm Water Exericse
This exercise requires a hand towel and warm water. Soak the hand towel in warm water and allow it to soak for about a minute. Ring your towel out until it is no longer dripping wet and is only damp. Wrap the towel around your testicles. Wait five minutes to remove the towel. This will create noticeably softer and more flexible testes.
Testis Massage
A light pressure massage can also help to improve the health of your testes and relieve any pain you may be experiencing. Apply a thin layer of lubrication to your testicles and gently massage straight up and down making a small pulling movements. Complete this exercise once a day for no more than five minutes at a time. To avoid pain, place very little pressure on your testes as you complete your massage.
Medical Treatment
MayoClinic.com indicates that if a testicle remains ascended at the age of 14, treatment may be recommended. Surgery -- known as an orchiopexy -- can be performed in order to guide the testicle into its proper position. It is then stitched into place. The doctor will make one small incision in the groin and in the scrotum in order to perform this procedure. Your doctor may also recommend hormone therapy, which involves injecting human chorionic gonadoptropin -- HCG -- into the testicle in order to help it descend.
For Your Son
Talk to your son about the development of his body. Inform him of the physical changes that will occur and explain how he can check the growth of his testicles himself. When you son is a baby, check the positioning of his testicles regularly while you are bathing him or changing his diapers. Keep track of the changes and inform your son's pediatrician if you have any concerns.
