Testicular Ultrasound

Ultrasound of Testes

How It Feels

The gel may feel cold when it is applied to your scrotum unless it is first warmed to body temperature. You will feel light pressure from the transducer as it passes over your scrotum. If the ultrasound test is being done to determine the extent of damage from a recent injury or to investigate testicular pain, the slight pressure of the transducer may be somewhat painful. You will not hear the sound waves.

If a biopsy is done during the ultrasound, you may experience slight discomfort when the sample is obtained.

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Author:	Maria G. Essig, MS, ELS	Last Updated: May 8, 2007
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Avery L. Seifert, MD - Urology Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine
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