What causes sagging, relaxed, and painful testicles?

Oct 11, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I'm not sure if it's due to aging, but my testicles have become saggy and loose, and now I'm also experiencing pain. What could be causing the drooping, laxity, and pain in the testicles?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Mingchuan
Drooping, relaxation, and pain in the testicles are usually associated with varicocele. Varicocele is a male condition primarily caused by the twisting and dilation of veins within the spermatic cord, leading to impaired venous return. This results in a sensation of heaviness, pain in the affected testicle, and scrotal sagging. If the above symptoms are present, a scrotal color Doppler ultrasound examination should be performed at a hospital. Patients can receive treatment with medication.